摁
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Meaning: to press
💡 Think: 'hand (扌) obeys (恩) to press a button with your thumb.'
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Shanghai subway, a commuter quickly 摁 (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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