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裾 is a phono-semantic compound. The clothing radical 衤 on the left classifies it within the domain of garments. The right component 居 serves as the phonetic element, indicating the character's pronunciation. Etymologically, 裾 refers to the hem or lower trailing edge of a traditional robe. This meaning, focused on a specific structural part of clothing, is often found in historical or literary contexts describing the movement or elaborate design of formal attire. The definition remains closely tied to this sartorial feature and does not extend metaphorically beyond descriptions of historical or formal garments.
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