Kanji 採: pick, take, fetch, take up
Kanji 採: pick, take, fetch, take up. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
pick, take, fetch, take up
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This kanji combines the hand radical (扌) with the character for gathering (采). It represents the physical act of reaching out with your hand to pick, collect, or select something, such as gathering plants or hiring (selecting) employees.