HSK Guide

部首 136to oppose, to be contrary; crossed, in error

chuǎn (third tone, dipping)

to oppose, to be contrary; crossed, in error

部首 1366 画0 汉字

Where the shape comes from

Two feet pointing away from each other, one turned left and one turned right — a small picture of things gone contrary, out of step. Set beneath a figure whose sleeves are spread wide and hung with ornament, it gives 舞, to dance, the dancer’s feet moving in the deliberately crossing, mirrored steps of the performance.

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