柝
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Meaning: watchman's rattle
💡 Think 'tree wood' (木) 'split' (斥) → a wooden clapper that splits the silence.
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Character Story & Explanation
柝 (tuò) refers to a wooden clapper used by night watchmen in ancient China to mark time and warn of danger. Made of wood (radical 木), it symbolizes vigilance and communal safety. The practice of beating the watchman's rattle was essential for maintaining order in traditional Chinese cities.
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