拍

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slap

拍 is composed of the radical 手 (hand) and 白 (white). 白 is a pictograph depicting a mouth with bared teeth, implying the opening and closing of teeth, signifying meeting or joining. Thus, 拍 originally refers to two palms striking together, later extending to mean lightly hitting with the palm.

Vocabulary of 拍

  • 拍掌 (clap your hands)
  • 拍攝 (shoot a picture)
  • 拍賣 (auction)

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