Definitions
to fall forward (variant of 顛|颠[diān])
Etymology
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The character 蹎 is a verb describing the physical act of stumbling, tripping, or walking unsteadily. As a phono-semantic compound, it features the semantic radical 足 (foot/leg) on the left, which links the character to lower limb movement. The right component 眞 (true/real) functions solely as a phonetic indicator for pronunciation. This combination captures the sudden interruption of a stride. The definition centers on the bodily action of losing balance while walking.
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