Definitions
careless
Etymology
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Consisting of the foot radical 𧾷 and the phonetic component 斥, the character 跅 describes an irregular or unrestrained manner of walking. By extension, it refers to an individual who is careless or uninhibited in their behavior and moral conduct. The foot radical ties the character to locomotion and physical steps, while the phonetic element dictates the sound. This evolution illustrates a common pattern in classical texts where a physical irregularity in one's stride is mapped metaphorically onto their personality, describing a lack of behavioral discipline.