The word "剥落" is formed by combining the characters "剥" and "落". "剥" is composed of the radical "刂" (knife) indicating cutting or peeling, and "录" which contributes to its meaning and sound. "落" includes the radical "艹" (grass) suggesting vegetation and "洛" providing phonetic cues. Together, "剥" means to peel or strip, and "落" means to fall or drop, so "剥落" describes something peeling off and falling away, such as paint flaking from a surface.