Definitions
a quiver on a horse; a store
Etymology
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The character 鞬 is structured with the semantic component 革, representing leather, and the phonetic component 建, which indicates its pronunciation. Historically, this character denoted a leather quiver specifically used for holding arrows, with its etymology directly associated with this object's material and purpose. Over time, the meaning of 鞬 expanded to include other kinds of leather containers or bags, moving beyond its initial archery-related reference.
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