Kanji 折: fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit
Kanji 折: fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine holding an axe (斤) in your hand (扌) to chop and break a piece of wood. This kanji represents the action of snapping or breaking something, as well as folding it.