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to lead
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The character 羑 combines the upper component 羊 (sheep or goat) with the lower component 久, forming a distinct structure. Rather than denoting an animal, it functions primarily as a proper noun in ancient records, specifically referring to a geographic location linked to the imprisonment of a foundational dynastic ruler in early Chinese history. In some classical texts, it also serves as an alternative form for a verb meaning to guide or lead. Its usage remains confined to these historical and textual contexts, seldom appearing in common or modern writing.
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