撮

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pick by fingers, gather

撮 is composed of the radical 手 (hand) and 最 (utmost). 手 signifies taking or grasping, while 最 means the extreme or primary, extending to the tip or point. The tip is an extremely tiny point that can only be touched with fingers, so 撮 refers to pinching or a tiny amount.

Vocabulary of 撮

  • 撮合 (play matchmaker)
  • 撮要 (summary)

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