耈

gǒu

句 + 老

Definitions

gǒu old variant of 耇[gǒu]

Etymology

About

An orthographic variant of 耇, 耈 is a phono-semantic compound that combines the semantic radical 老, which explicitly conveys the concepts of old age or the elderly, with the phonetic element 句, which determines the character's reading. Its meaning is entirely concerned with advanced age, senescence, and the status of being a senior individual. It functions primarily as an adjective for 'old' or a noun for 'aged person', with no semantic extensions beyond the domain of human aging. The 老 radical visually marks the character's core meaning, while the phonetic 句 sets it apart from synonymous vocabulary for longevity and the elderly.

Related Characters

Component: 句

Component: 老