橇
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Meaning: sled
💡 A wooden sled with furry seats: 木 (wood) + 毳 (fur).
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Character Story & Explanation
In the snowy villages of Heilongjiang, children race down hills on wooden sleds called '雪橇' (xuěqiāo). The character 橇 combines the radical 木 (wood) with 毳 (fine hair), reflecting traditional sleds made of wood and animal hides. Today, 橇 appears in words for sleds and sleighs, evoking winter fun and transport in northern China.
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