敿
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Meaning: tie up
💡 Imagine you 'jiao' (call) a rope to twist and tie up a bundle.
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Character Story & Explanation
In rural China, farmers use thick ropes to 敿 (jiǎo) bundles of rice stalks after harvest, ensuring they stay tight for transport. This rare character, seen in classical texts and modern dialects, specifically means to tie up securely by twisting or binding. It appears in contexts of securing goods or animals on farms, reflecting a practical agricultural heritage.
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