掌 zhǎng
palm of the hand; sole of the foot; paw; horseshoe; to slap; to hold in one's hand; to wield
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掌 · 12 strokesHow to write 掌 step by step
12 strokesEach frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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