Definitions
door or window in an upper story
Etymology
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The character "阘", with its traditional form "闒", is structured from the radical "門" meaning "door" and the component "曷", which initially denoted a low or minor gate. Its meaning later shifted from this concrete reference to abstract associations with inferiority and negligence, as illustrated in classical compounds like "阘茸". The simplified form "阘" modifies the structure by substituting the "門" element with "阝", yet the character's usage continues to involve connotations of low quality or disregard.
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