撬
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Meaning: to lift
💡 Imagine using a crowbar (撬棍) with your hand (扌) to lift something—'qiao' like 'cow' lifting a bar.
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Character Story & Explanation
Detective's note: The character 撬 (qiào) combines the hand radical 扌with the phonetic component 翹 (qiào, meaning 'to raise'). It specifically means to lift or pry open using a lever or tool, such as prying a lid or forcing a lock. Common in practical contexts like 撬锁 (pick a lock) or 撬杠 (crowbar).
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