搷
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Meaning: to beat
💡 Think 'chin'—imagine punching someone's chin with force.
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Character Story & Explanation
Uncovered from ancient texts, 搷 (chēn) is a rare character meaning 'to beat' or 'to strike'. It combines the hand radical 扌 with 真 (zhēn, 'true'), suggesting forceful action. Unlike common words for hitting like 打 (dǎ), 搷 appears in classical literature, implying a specific, vigorous motion. Its usage is limited today, but excavating its meaning reveals a vivid picture of physical confrontation in ancient China.
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