梗
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Meaning: branch
💡 Imagine a tree branch (木) with a knot (更) – that's a 梗.
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Character Story & Explanation
Detective work reveals 梗 (gěng) originally depicted a tree branch (木) with a knot or obstruction (更). Its core meaning 'branch' evolved into 'stalk' or 'stem'. In modern slang, it also means 'meme' or 'joke' (梗 meaning 'gag'), derived from the idea of a branching plot point. This dual nature—literal and internet slang—makes it a fascinating character.
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