杷
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Meaning: handle or shaft
💡 A wooden (木) handle shaped like a 'bar' (巴) for gripping.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Beijing market, an elderly man selects a wooden hammer with a smooth, worn 杷 (bà, handle). This character combines the radical 木 (wood) with 巴 (bā), suggesting a firm grip. The 杷 is essential for tools like hammers and rakes, symbolizing practicality in Chinese daily life.
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