汲
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Meaning: to draw
💡 Imagine drawing water from a well with a bucket: 氵 (water) + 及 (reach).
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Character Story & Explanation
汲 (jí) means 'to draw' water from a well, reflecting ancient China's reliance on wells. It appears in idioms like 汲汲 (jíjí) meaning 'eagerly' or 'anxiously'. Culturally, it evokes the Western 'draw from a well' but with a stronger sense of urgency or continuous effort.
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