攘
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Meaning: to push up one's sleeves
💡 Imagine pushing up your sleeves to 'rang' (sound) the bell of action.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 攘 (rǎng), we find a radical 扌 (hand) beside 襄, which evokes the action of rolling up sleeves. In ancient texts like the Book of Rites, 攘 describes the vigorous gesture of pushing up sleeves before battle or work. Over time, it also gained the extended meaning of 'to repel' or 'to resist,' reflecting the aggressive intent behind the physical movement.
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