汔
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Meaning: near
💡 Water (氵) nearly (汔) reaches the brim: 'near' or 'almost'.
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Character Story & Explanation
汔 (qì) means 'near' or 'almost', often used in classical Chinese to indicate proximity in time or degree. It appears in phrases like 汔可 (qì kě) 'almost acceptable'. While less common today, understanding 汔 helps learners read ancient texts and appreciate how water radical (氵) relates to flowing or nearing completion.
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