杸
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Meaning: to kill
💡 Think 'shoo' away life – a weapon of death.
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Character Story & Explanation
Uncovered from ancient bronze inscriptions, 杸 (shū) originally depicted a hand holding a weapon, symbolizing the act of killing. This character rarely appears in modern Chinese, preserved mainly in classical texts. It represents a blunt instrument or spear, linking to warfare and execution in early Chinese society.
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