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The character 攵 (pū) is a structural component and semantic radical in Chinese, a right-sided variant of the older character 攴 (pū). Etymologically, it is an ideogram depicting a hand holding a stick or tool, representing the action of striking or initiating movement. Though rarely used alone today, it serves as the semantic root for many common characters related to actions involving tools, physical labor, administration, discipline, and dynamic activities, underlying words like 教 (teach) and 救 (save).
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