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尥 is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 尢 (crooked leg) provides the semantic core related to limbs or lower-body movement, while the internal component 勺 serves as the phonetic element. Its meaning is highly specific: it denotes the sudden, forceful backward kick of a hind leg by a large draft animal like a horse or mule. The character is most commonly seen in the compound "尥蹶子", which directly describes this action. Metaphorically, it can also refer to a person abruptly abandoning a task or throwing a tantrum.
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