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The character '絷', meaning to tie or fetter, originates from its traditional form '縶', which structurally combines the component '執', conveying notions of capture or holding, with the silk radical '糸' to specify binding with cords or ropes. This composition reflects an etymology centered on physical restraint, and over time the character's meaning has been consistently associated with securing or confining, particularly in contexts involving animals or prisoners. The simplified form '絷' alters the structure by replacing '執' with '执' and '糸' with '纟', yet retains the original conceptual framework of tying through its components.
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