Definitions
to jolt
Etymology
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The character 趷 is a phono-semantic compound with the foot radical 足 (zú) on the left, indicating its meaning relates to foot or leg movements. The right component 乞 (qǐ) provides the phonetic cue for pronunciation. Historically, 趷 describes sudden, jerky motions like jolting or hopping. Its structure clearly reflects this kinematic sense, offering a precise term for brief, springing actions in classical descriptive writing.