揽
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Meaning: to monopolize; to seize
💡 Imagine a hand (扌) grabbing a basket (览) to seize everything inside.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Beijing market, a vendor shouts '别跟我揽生意' (don't snatch my customers). 揽 (lǎn) means 'to monopolize' or 'to seize'—often used for grabbing opportunities or attracting business. Its radical 扌 (hand) hints at physical action. The character reflects China's competitive commercial culture, where market vendors vie to attract buyers with assertive persuasion.
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