Definitions
in a hole
Etymology
About
The character "窋" is structured with the radical "穴" representing a cave or hollow and the component "出" denoting exit, which etymologically suggests a cavity from which something emerges. Historically, this character was used in early texts to mean a pit or hollow space, but its application later narrowed to become largely obsolete in modern language, surviving primarily in historical names and limited classical references. Its form has always combined these two components, and its pronunciation has varied, with some readings linking it to "出" while others developed independently.
Etymology Hide
