Definitions
wall around a market place
Etymology
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The character "阛" is structured with the radical "阝" on the left, derived from "阜" and indicating an enclosure or barrier, and the component "睘" on the right, which contributes both phonetic and semantic qualities related to circling. Its original meaning referred specifically to the wall that surrounded a market, but over time the term came to denote the market area within those boundaries. In traditional Chinese writing, the character maintains this form, and while its contemporary usage is limited, it historically represents concepts linked to market precincts.