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Han character

 * 1)  to measure a distance with the extended thumb and forefinger or middle finger

Etymology
Earliest known attestation is in (dated ) (according to ).

suggests possible relation to 🇨🇬 (> 🇨🇬) and possible cognation to (see there for more).

Definitions

 * 1)  to hold in one hand
 * 2)  to hug; to embrace

Definitions

 * 1)  to measure a short distance by spreading one's fingers
 * 2)  handspan; distance from the tip of one's thumb to the tip of one's little finger on an outstretched hand