撮 icon

pick by fingers, gather

is composed of the radical (hand) and (utmost). signifies taking or grasping, while 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 refers to pinching or a tiny amount.

Vocabulary of 撮

  • 撮合 (play matchmaker)
  • 撮要 (summary)

Related Characters: