How to Say
How to Write
guàn
Radical: 扌 11 strokes
Meaning: to fling
💡 Think 'guan' as 'gone' — when you fling something, it's gone!
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

掼 (guàn) meaning in English —

Like an archaeologist unearthing ancient tools, we find 掼 (guàn) meaning 'to fling' or 'to hurl'. Its radical 扌 (hand) suggests physical action. In Chinese culture, 掼 appears in phrases like '掼跤' (wrestling), evoking a sudden, forceful throw. The character captures the essence of a dynamic, energetic movement.

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