Kanji 控: withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate
Key takeaways
Kanji 控: withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 控
withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
By using your hand (扌) to hold back and keep a space empty (空), you are 'refraining' or 'moderating.' It also refers to 'recording' something by hand in an empty space for backup.
