棱
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Meaning: square beam
💡 Imagine a square beam with sharp edges—'leng' sounds like 'leng' as in 'length of an edge.'
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Character Story & Explanation
棱 (léng) depicts a 'square beam' or 'edge/corner'—like the sharp ridge on a wooden block. In Chinese architecture, 棱 symbolizes precision and structure, akin to the keystone in Western arches. It extends to mean 'sharpness' or 'angularity', used metaphorically for distinct personalities.
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