近
The story of 近
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近 is composed of the BuShou of 辵 (walk) and 斤 (catty). 辵 has the meaning of walking, while 斤 is the picture of an axe with handle. An axe is a chopping tool, which can make a shortcut.
近
近 is composed of the BuShou of 辵 (walk) and 斤 (catty). 辵 has the meaning of walking, while 斤 is the picture of an axe with handle. An axe is a chopping tool, which can make a shortcut.