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The character 裾 is a phono-semantic compound combining the clothing radical 衤 with the phonetic 居. The radical establishes the character's meaning in the domain of garments, while 居 dictates its pronunciation. Etymologically, it designates the hem, skirt, or lower trailing edge of a traditional robe. The character appears predominantly in historical and literary descriptions of formal attire, often highlighting the movement or elaborate design of these garments. Its meaning is strictly limited to this specific clothing feature, with no metaphorical or colloquial applications.
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