Definitions
(fishing net); woolen rug
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罽 is a phono-semantic compound: the net radical 罒 at the top historically categorized items woven from threads or ropes, while the phonetic 毄 is placed below. Although the radical suggests nets or traps, the character's primary historical meaning refers to woven woolen rugs, carpets, or felt for warmth and decoration. The material aspect of the woven radical takes precedence over its original functional sense.
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