Definitions
variant of 累[lěi], to accumulate
Etymology
About
The character '絫' is constructed from the semantic component '糸', representing thread or silk, and the element '厽', which denotes piling or stacking, etymologically conveying the concept of accumulating fine strands. Its original meaning focused on physical gathering or heaping, particularly of threaded materials, but over centuries its usage broadened to encompass abstract ideas of involvement or encumbrance. The form '絫' explicitly retains these components, and its semantic shift from concrete aggregation to figurative burden reflects a common pathway in lexical development.
Etymology Hide
