捼
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Meaning: to rub
💡 Rub (ruó) dough with your hands - 'row' the dough like a boat.
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Character Story & Explanation
捼 (ruó) means 'to rub' or 'to knead' with the hands, often used for dough or clay. It is a rare character, appearing in classical texts and some dialects. The left radical 扌 (hand) indicates an action, while the right 妥 (tuǒ, 'proper') suggests the careful, proper way of rubbing. You might encounter it in cooking or pottery contexts.
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