摈
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Meaning: to reject
💡 Bin the guest: to reject, like tossing out an unwanted visitor.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 摈 (bìn), we find a hand radical 扌 (hand) combined with 宾 (guest), suggesting the action of 'seeing off a guest' with one's hand. This evolved to mean 'to reject' or 'to discard'. In ancient texts, it often appears in contexts of dismissing unworthy officials or abandoning outdated customs, highlighting social stratification and decision-making in Chinese culture.
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