Memory phrase for the character: 屯

屯

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A variation of grass 艹 and a further sprout 乚, as also shown in 屮

(On fertile ground:) Where growing shoots 屮 pierced the ground 一 they built a barracks.

屯	barracks	barracks, to station (soldiers), village
屮	sprout
乚	lighting rod	The use of this component is not consistent. From the character for electricity 电 comes the meaning "lightning rod". Also other explanations are used such as "hook" or "kneeling person".

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