泅
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Meaning: to swim
💡 Think 'swim' + 'water' — the left side is water (氵), the right side looks like a swimmer's arm stroke.
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Character Story & Explanation
泅 (qiú) means 'to swim', but specifically refers to swimming across a body of water, such as a river or lake. It's often used in literary or formal contexts, emphasizing the act of crossing rather than recreational swimming. The radical 氵 (water) hints at its aquatic meaning.
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