歠
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Meaning: to drink
💡 Imagine sipping 'chow' (tea) with a 'choir' of friends—both 'chuò' sounds.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Beijing hutong, an elderly man lifts a steaming bowl of tea, takes a respectful sip—歠 (chuò)—before offering it to his guest. This ancient character, rarely used in modern speech, evokes the graceful, unhurried act of drinking, particularly in ceremonial contexts. It appears in classical literature, symbolizing refined consumption, and is a cousin to 啜 (chuò), meaning to sip.
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