摲
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Meaning: to cut down
💡 Imagine 'shàn' as a scythe swinging: 'Sh' sound like 'shh' as you slice through crops.
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Character Story & Explanation
摲 (shàn) means 'to cut down' or 'to mow,' often used in classical texts for cutting grass or grain. It reflects the agricultural roots of Chinese civilization, where precise cutting tools were vital for harvesting. This character is rare in modern usage but appears in historical literature, symbolizing the balance between human labor and nature's cycles.
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