Definitions
variant of 躗[wèi]
Etymology
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The character 躛 is a phono-semantic compound composed of the semantic radical 足 (foot, stepping) and the phonetic 衞 (defend, guard), which provides the pronunciation. Its primary meaning is speech or actions that overstep boundaries, exaggerations, deceptions, or outright fabrications, often without factual basis. In classical texts, it describes false claims, unverified rumors, and incorrect assertions; the foot radical metaphorically indicates transgression, while the phonetic component anchors the historical reading.
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