Kanji 燥: parch, dry up
Key takeaways
Kanji 燥: parch, dry up. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 燥
parch, dry up
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When fire (火) is nearby, moisture evaporates and things become parched. Imagine dry wood crackling with a sound like birds chirping (喿) as it burns in the fire. This represents the state of being dry.
