曳
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Meaning: to drag
💡 Imagine YELLing as you drag a heavy object—'YELL' sounds like 'yè'.
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Character Story & Explanation
As an archaeologist of Chinese script, I uncover the character 曳 (yè), meaning 'to drag' or 'to pull'. Its form captures the act of dragging something behind: the top radical 曰 represents a mouth or speech, but here it is a phonetic component. The bottom part, resembling a hand or a hook, suggests pulling motion. In ancient texts, 曳 described dragging a robe or a rope, evoking physical effort and movement.
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