Definitions
ornamental cap
Etymology phono-semantic
Phonetic:
求
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The character 俅 (qiú) is a phono-semantic compound, with the standing person radical 亻 (rén) on the left indicating that it belongs to the realm of human attributes, conditions, or conduct, and the component 求 (qiú) on the right supplying the pronunciation. It is best known from the ancient Classic of Poetry (Shijing), where its reduplicated form 俅俅 (qiúqiú) describes the respectful, reverent, or dignified appearance of court officials, especially when wearing ceremonial caps or ornamental headgear. Because of this specific classical context, the character is confined almost entirely to ancient poetry and historical or literary analysis of early ritual comportment.
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