捯
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Meaning: to reel in by pulling hand over hand or by coiling
💡 Imagine 'dáo' as 'draw' (pull) with a loop – like drawing a rope hand over hand.
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Character Story & Explanation
捯 (dáo) means to pull or reel in by hand-over-hand motion or coiling, like winding a rope or pulling a fishnet. It's a practical verb often used in manual tasks, reflecting hands-on labor. Not common in daily speech but appears in regional dialects or specific contexts.
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