桡
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Meaning: to disturb
💡 Imagine bending a wooden branch to disturb its shape.
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Character Story & Explanation
桡 (náo) originally referred to the bending or curving of wood, as seen in its radical 木 (tree). Its extended meaning 'to disturb' implies an action that disrupts the natural order, like bending a straight branch. In classical texts, 桡 is used metaphorically for causing trouble or unsettling peace, reflecting the idea of altering a state of balance.
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