撅
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Meaning: to protrude
💡 Imagine a hand (扌) pushing a butt (厥) upward — 'protrude'.
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Character Story & Explanation
撅 (juē) means 'to protrude' or 'to stick up', often describing lips or a buttocks pouting out. It implies a slight defiance or displeasure, reflecting Chinese body language in daily life. The radical 手 (hand) suggests manual action, like turning something upward.
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