Definitions

zhì to stitch; to mend

Etymology

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The character 紩 is a phono-semantic compound within the family of characters related to textiles and sewing. The left semantic component is the silk radical 糸, indicating its association with fabric work. The right component 失 serves as the phonetic element, providing the character's pronunciation. Together, they form a verb meaning to sew or stitch, specifically describing the action of joining fabric with thread in tailoring and garment repair.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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