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斡 · Cheng Miao

Wo (4th tone). The Shuowen Jiezi reads 「斡, 蠡柄也」 — the handle of a 蠡 (a gourd-ladle), the part one turns; from 斗 (the dipper) with the sound of 倝. To 斡 is to rotate, to steer. The Chuci, Summons of the Soul, accuses a traitor of 「斡弃周鼎」 (cast $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart