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used in 軲轆|轱辘[gū lu]

Etymology phono-semantic

wheel

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The character "轱" derives from its traditional form "軲", structured with the semantic component "車" (vehicle) and the phonetic component "古". Initially denoting general vehicle-related concepts, its meaning later specialized to refer specifically to wheels or rolling, primarily evident in its modern usage within the disyllabic word "轱辘".

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Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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