How to Say
How to Write
èn
Radical: 扌 13 strokes
Meaning: to press
💡 Think: 'hand (扌) obeys (恩) to press a button with your thumb.'
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

摁 (èn) meaning in English —

In a bustling Shanghai subway, a commuter quickly (èn) the elevator button to catch the train. This character, with the hand radical 扌, means 'to press' or 'push down' using a finger or thumb. It's common for pressing buttons, switches, or doorbells in daily life. The action implies a deliberate, firm press, often to activate a device or signal.

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