楬
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Meaning: a peg
💡 Imagine a wooden peg sticking out—'Jie' sounds like 'jab' a peg into the ground.
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Character Story & Explanation
楬 (jié) means 'a peg' or 'a marker,' often a wooden stake used for labeling or hanging items. It appears in classical texts and some compound words. While not common in daily speech, it's useful for understanding Chinese material culture.
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