棹
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Meaning: oar
💡 Think of a wooden (木) oar standing (卓) upright in a boat.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 棹 (zhào) reveals its ancient link to water travel. Composed of 木 (wood) and 卓 (zhuó, meaning 'eminent' or 'to stand'), it depicts a wooden implement that stands out when paddling. Originally referring to an oar or sweep, 棹 also came to mean 'to row' as a verb. In classical poetry, 棹 evokes images of leisurely boating and riverside scenes, embodying a deep cultural connection to China's waterways.
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