槥
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Meaning: coffin
💡 Think 'hui' as 'whoa, that coffin is heavy' (槥 sounds like 'whoa').
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Character Story & Explanation
In a quiet village in Anhui, a funeral procession moves slowly. The heavy wooden 槥 (coffin) is carried on shoulders, painted black with gold characters. This ancient character appears in classical texts and is rarely used today, but still appears on funeral banners. It represents the final resting place, a symbol of respect for the deceased.
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