搢
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Meaning: shake
💡 Imagine shaking a tablet into your sash: 'jin' the shake.
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Character Story & Explanation
搢 (jìn) originally meant 'to shake' or 'to insert'. In ancient texts, it appears in the phrase '搢绅' (jìn shēn), referring to officials who tucked their official tablets into their sashes. The character combines the hand radical (扌) with the phonetic component '晋' (jìn), suggesting an action performed with the hand. Its usage in classical literature often denotes a respectful or ceremonial gesture.
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