How to Say
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zàn
Meaning: gather
💡 Imagine hands (扌) praising (贊) as they gather treasures.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

欑 (zàn) meaning in English —

欑 (zàn) is a rare character meaning 'to gather' or 'to assemble'. It combines the hand radical 扌 with 贊 (zàn, 'to assist'), hinting at collecting items together. Found in classical texts, it evokes the image of hands pooling resources. Its usage is mostly literary, often in descriptions of gathering treasures or people.

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