敜
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Meaning: to fill up or cover up a hole
💡 Imagine 'niè' as 'near' – you get near a hole to fill it up.
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Character Story & Explanation
敜 (niè) means 'to fill up or cover up a hole'. It is a rare character, often used in classical Chinese. Culturally, it parallels the Western concept of 'stopping a leak' or 'mending a breach', emphasizing restoration and closure. In ancient texts, it might describe filling a hole in a wall or covering a gap to prevent something from escaping.
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