毡
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Meaning: felt
💡 Imagine a 'zhān' (毡) as a warm hat made of wool fiber.
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Character Story & Explanation
Excavated from ancient texts, 毡 (zhān) depicts a piece of felt—a non-woven textile made by compressing wool or hair. Radical 毛 (hair) hints at its material source. Used for tents, rugs, and garments by nomadic cultures, it symbolizes warmth and practicality. In modern Chinese, it appears in compounds for felt products.
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