撢
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Meaning: to dust
💡 Imagine 'Dan' the cleaner dusting with a feather duster in hand.
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Character Story & Explanation
撢 (dǎn) means 'to dust' or 'to brush lightly'. In China, you'll often see elderly people using a feather duster (鸡毛掸子) to whisk dust off furniture or treasured items. The character combines hand (扌) and 'tan' phonetic, emphasizing the gentle, repetitive motion of cleaning. It's less common than 掸 (simplified), but carries a traditional, rustic feel.
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