拂

brush

拂 is composed of the radical 手 (hand) and 弗 (no). 弗 depicts two wooden posts tightly bound with ropes and carries the meaning of removing what is not straight. Therefore, 拂 conveys the idea of removing stains with the hand, and means to wipe or to brush.

Vocabulary of 拂

  • 拂曉 (daybreak)
  • 拂掃 (whisk)
  • 塵拂 (duster)

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