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The character 赳 is structured with the radical 走, which denotes movement, and the component 丩, functioning as a phonetic element associated with twisting or tension, contributing to its early sense of a vigorous stride. Its etymology links to classical Chinese where it primarily appeared in the reduplicated form 赳赳, describing a martial and energetic bearing. Over centuries, the character’s meaning shifted from a general depiction of forceful walking to a specialized term almost exclusively used in 赳赳 to convey valiance or heroic demeanor, while its graphical composition of 走 and 丩 has remained consistent.
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