朾
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Meaning: to bump
💡 Think 'ting' like 'ting' a bell—a bump makes a ringing sound.
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Character Story & Explanation
Excavated from the oracle bones of the Shang dynasty, 朾 (tíng) depicts a hand striking a tree—'to bump' or 'to hit'. Rarely used alone, it appears in ancient texts as a verb for physical contact. Its radical is 木 (wood), hinting at its arboreal origin. This character offers a glimpse into how early Chinese recorded everyday actions.
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