杻
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Meaning: handcuffs
💡 Think 'chǒu' sounds like 'chow' — handcuffs chain you like a dog.
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Character Story & Explanation
In China, when police apprehend a suspect, they often use 杻 (chǒu), meaning 'handcuffs.' This character depicts the restraint of wrists, reflecting its role in law enforcement. It appears in legal contexts and historical texts, symbolizing confinement and justice.
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