Definitions
urgent; pressing
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The character 絿 is formed from the silk radical 糹 and the phonetic component 求, with its etymology documented in classical Chinese lexicons where it signifies urgency or hastiness. The silk radical implies a semantic connection to threads or constriction, correlating with the character's meaning. Over time, textual evidence shows that 絿 has been employed primarily with this sense, and no major shifts in its meaning are recorded in historical sources.
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