掣
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Meaning: to pull
💡 Imagine pulling a 'chariot' hand-brake: chè = pull.
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Character Story & Explanation
掣 (chè) means 'to pull' or 'to draw', often with a sudden or forceful motion. It combines 制 (control) and 手 (hand), suggesting pulling by hand. Culturally, it evokes the Western image of a charioteer pulling the reins or a rider checking a horse.
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