Definitions

lěi a heap of stones; boulders

Etymology

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The character "磥" is structured with the semantic component "石" denoting stone and the phonetic component "累" suggesting accumulation, etymologically conveying the concept of a stone heap. Its meaning initially centered on piles of stones but later expanded to include heaps of other materials and man-made constructions such as ramparts or barriers. The traditional form "磥" consistently incorporates these components, aligning with its original lexical foundation.

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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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