羀

The character 羀 is a phono-semantic compound. The net radical 网 at the top establishes its semantic category as a type of trap or mesh. The component 畱 provides phonetic guidance and reinforces the meaning, as 畱 independently suggests keeping or retaining. Together, these elements capture the object's function: a woven net designed to catch and hold fish or small game. This structure directly links the character's form to the tool's purpose, combining the physical grid with the action of preventing escape. It represents a precise term within historical hunting and fishing vocabulary.