Definitions

huī clash; grunting of pigs

Etymology

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The character 豗 originated as an onomatopoeia for the grunting or clashing sounds of pigs. Its core component is the semantic radical 豕 (pig), which anchors its meaning to swine behavior. Over time, its usage expanded metaphorically in literature to describe general clashing, bumping, or noisy commotion, extending the imagery of pigs fighting to convey disorderly impact.