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倬 combines the person radical on the left with the phonetic component 卓 on the right, which provides its sound and suggests height or brilliance. It originally denoted a person of great distinction, one whose demeanor was prominent and remarkable. The meaning has consistently centered on clarity, expansiveness, and being notable in appearance or character. Over time, it extended to describe anything substantial or grand, often appearing in classical texts to convey a vast, clear appearance. Though uncommon in everyday modern usage, it remains a formal literary or poetic term for grandness.
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