搐
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Meaning: to twitch; to have a spasm
💡 A hand (扌) that jerks like a startled animal (畜).
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 搐 (chù) reveals its core meaning: 'to twitch' or 'to have a spasm.' The radical 扌 (hand) hints at manual action, while the phonetic component 畜 (chù, livestock) suggests an involuntary, animal-like movement. In traditional Chinese medicine, 搐 describes muscle spasms or convulsions, often linked to wind-cold or liver imbalance. It also appears in terms for nervous tics, emphasizing abrupt, uncontrollable jerks.
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