Definitions
walk with short steps
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The character "蹐" is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the foot radical ⻊ signifying walking and the component 脊 primarily indicating pronunciation. Its etymology relates to walking with constrained, careful steps, a meaning attested in classical Chinese texts where it described hesitant or restricted movement. The character's form has consistently combined these components, and its semantic focus on cautious treading has remained central without significant alteration.
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