Definitions
used in 仡佬族[gē lǎo zú], Gelao or Klau ethnic group of Guizhou; Taiwan pr. [qì]
strong; brave
Etymology
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The character 仡 is structurally composed of the person radical 亻 and the component 乞, which primarily serves a phonetic function rather than contributing semantic meaning related to begging. Etymologically, this combination came to represent human qualities of vigor and stature, with classical usage defining 仡 as describing bravery or a tall, imposing figure. Its meaning later expanded to function as a specific lexical component in the name of the Gelao ethnic group, 仡佬族, while its earlier sense continued in literary applications.
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