Definitions

thick rough serge from Tibet

Etymology phono-semantic

fur

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About

The character "氆" is a phonetic-semantic compound consisting of the radical "毛", denoting hair or fur, and the component "普", which indicates its pronunciation. It exists solely within the compound "氆氇", referring to a woolen fabric of Tibetan origin. This character was formulated to transliterate a foreign term for the textile, and its meaning has remained specifically tied to that referent since its incorporation into the written language.