Mao Collection, Middle Volume
Radical: Hand (shǒu)
Entry: 摜
Kangxi Stroke Count: 15
Page 450, Entry 14
Pronounced huan (falling tone). Same as the character for habit (guan). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to practice or be accustomed to. It cites the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu Zhuan) stating: To treat ghosts and spirits with habitual disrespect. Sometimes written as the character for pierce (guan). Also written as the character for string (chuan). Furthermore, according to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), it means to wear or carry. The Supplement to the Dictionary of Characters (Zihui Bu) states that the character for habitual practice (guan) is the original form of this character. Today, the character for habit (guan) is used for being accustomed to something, while this character is used only for the meaning of wearing or carrying.