Definitions
energetic; exalted; magnanimous
Etymology
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The character 倜 is composed of the person radical 亻 and the phonetic element 周, forming a phono-semantic compound. Etymologically, it relates to qualities of elegance and unconventionality, primarily appearing in the classical term 倜傥. Over time, its usage has been largely confined to this compound, conveying notions of an exceptional or unrestrained personality, while the structural integrity of its components has persisted with 周 providing a phonetic clue despite subsequent shifts in pronunciation.
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