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sān
Radical: 毛 12 strokes
Meaning: long-haired
💡 Three strands (三) of hair (毛) that are long and flowing.
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毵 (sān) meaning in English —

毵 (sān) is a rare character meaning 'long-haired' or 'with flowing hair'. Its radical 毛 (hair, fur) indicates the meaning. Used in classical literature to describe lush hair or feathers. No direct equivalent in English, similar to 'mane-like' or 'shaggy' but specifically for hair.

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