Definitions
(fishing net); woolen rug
Etymology
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The character 罽 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component is the net radical 罒 at the top, which historically referred to items woven from threads or ropes. The phonetic component 毄 is located at the bottom. While the radical suggests a connection to nets, the primary meaning of 罽 refers to woven woolen rugs, carpets, or felt. This demonstrates how the material aspect of the woven radical takes precedence over its original functional meaning in this character.
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