Definitions
frivolous; unsteady; delay
Etymology
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The character 佻 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 亻 (person) on the left indicates the meaning relates to human behavior, while the component 兆 on the right provides its pronunciation. The character fundamentally conveys a sense of frivolity or unsteadiness in one's demeanor. It is most commonly used in compound words to describe someone acting in a flippant, superficial, or inappropriately playful way, especially in social contexts that call for greater dignity.
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