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The word 樊篱 is formed by combining the characters 樊, which originally denotes a cage or wooden fence, and 篱, which specifically refers to a hedge or bamboo fence. Both characters individually represent physical barriers, and their combination creates a compound word that reinforces the idea of an enclosure, often used metaphorically to imply constraints or limitations.

Word Definition - 樊篱

fán lí (lit.) fence; hedge; (fig.) restriction

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