Definitions
to hit sb with a pole; (archaic) pole held by a dancer
Etymology
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The character 箾 combines the bamboo radical 竹, indicating its material, with the phonetic component 朔. It denotes a traditional bamboo wind instrument, specifically a type of flute or panpipe used in ancient court music and ceremonial dances. The radical places it within the category of woodwind instruments, while the phonetic element provides its pronunciation. This structure reflects how classical instrument classification often prioritized the primary material producing the sound.
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