Kanji 離: detach, separation, disjoin, digress
Key takeaways
Kanji 離: detach, separation, disjoin, digress. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 離
detach, separation, disjoin, digress
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a bird (隹) flying far away to escape a mountain beast (离), separating itself from its flock. This character represents the concept of detachment or parting ways. It is frequently used in words like separation, divorce, or distance.
