敧
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Meaning: to pick up thing with chopsticks or pincers.
💡 Chopsticks 'pick' (qǐ) like a crane's beak.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the ancient character 敧 (qǐ) reveals its specialized meaning: to pick up objects with chopsticks or pincers. This character combines the radical 攴 (pū, 'to tap') with 奇 (qí, 'strange'), suggesting a precise, skillful action. While rare today, it offers a glimpse into classical Chinese dining and tool usage.
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