Definitions
to run; to slip away; to stride
Etymology
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The character 蹽 is a phono-semantic compound denoting a swift physical action. It combines the semantic foot radical 足 (zú) on the left, linking it to leg or foot movements like running or walking. The right side features the phonetic component 尞 (liáo), which includes 大 (big) and 火 (fire) but functions here only to indicate pronunciation. Its primary meaning is the act of slipping away or fleeing quickly, capturing the concept of a hasty departure through rapid foot movement.