Definitions
to hang down
Etymology
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軃 is a phono-semantic compound describing something hanging down, like hair, sleeves, or branches. The semantic radical 身 (shēn, body) connects the meaning to physical form or posture. The phonetic component 朵 (duǒ, flower or cluster) not only indicates the pronunciation but also visually suggests a dangling bunch. Over time, its meaning extended to convey a sense of languid grace in classical poetry, often depicting drooping hair ornaments or the relaxed hang of heavy robes. Thus, the character combines the body element with the image of a suspended cluster to depict this specific state of downward suspension.