撇 (piě): To throw — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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撇has 2 distinct senses for the same pronunciation
to abandon; to leave behind
The hand (扌) throws or casts aside something, with 敝 (bì) as phonetic — to throw away or a left-falling stroke.
to set aside, to leave aside
left-handed person
He hurriedly clarified his relationship with this matter.
With a forceful throw, he flung the stone into the river.
Hearing this news, he curled his lips to show dissatisfaction.
She abandoned her work to travel, surprising her colleagues.
Let's put aside this issue for now.
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