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Variants
Phonetic
Semantic
Apparent
安 手 ⿰⺘⿱宀女
Mandarin
an4, e4
English
Definitions
according to; to press; to press (with the hand); to check; to control; in the light of; pressing down (brush movement in painting); to push; to restrain; press down; to fulfill; press down with hand; put hand on
Mnemonic
Relating to action of the hand 手
Etymology
Notes
Repression is exactly the opposite of peace 安