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The character 遛 is a verb meaning to take a slow, leisurely stroll or to walk an animal for exercise. It is a phonosemantic compound: the radical 辶 (movement, path) conveys the semantic field of walking, while the component 留 (meaning 'to stay' or 'remain') provides the pronunciation liu. Together, they suggest a lingering, unhurried kind of movement, distinct from purposeful travel. In daily use, 遛 almost always refers to the act of walking a pet, especially a dog or a bird.
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