掍
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Meaning: edging
💡 Think of 'hand' (扌) 'mixing' (昆) the edge of a cloth.
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Character Story & Explanation
掍 (hùn) is a rare character meaning 'edging'—the border or trimming of a garment. It consists of the hand radical (扌) suggesting action, and 昆 (kūn) providing sound. In classical texts, it can also mean 'to mix' or 'to confuse'. Today, it's mostly seen in historical or literary contexts.
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