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The character 赳 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 走 (zǒu), meaning "to walk" or "run", forms the character's lower and left structure, suggesting active movement or an upright gait. The phonetic component 丩 (jiū) in the upper right indicates the pronunciation. 赳 primarily conveys a martial or valiant appearance, most commonly seen in the reduplicated form 赳赳 to describe soldiers with a bold, imposing posture. The phonetic element specifically distinguishes this martial quality from other movement-related terms.
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