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Meaning: tenon
💡 Think 'sun' fitting into a wooden socket—like a puzzle piece.
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Character Story & Explanation
As you walk through the Forbidden City, you notice a wooden beam fitted perfectly into another without nails—that’s the 榫 (sǔn), or tenon. This ancient joinery technique, 榫卯 (sǔnmǎo), defines traditional Chinese architecture and furniture. The character combines 木 (wood) with 隼 (falcon), symbolizing a tight, interlocking fit. Artisans still use it today for its strength and beauty.
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