揻
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Meaning: to bend
💡 Imagine a Viking (威) bending an iron bar with his hand (扌).
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Character Story & Explanation
Uncovered from ancient texts, 揻 (wēi) means 'to bend' or 'to flex'. This rare character appears in classical Chinese, often describing the bending of metal or wood. Its structure combines the hand radical 扌 with 威, suggesting forceful manipulation. Archaeological finds show it used in bronze inscriptions for crafting tools.
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