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The character "遛" is formed by the walking radical "辶" and the phonetic component "留", which also contributes semantically through its sense of lingering or delaying, indicating a slow, purposeful movement. This phono-semantic structure has consistently linked the character to actions involving leisurely walking or strolling. While its core meaning of moving without haste persists, modern applications often specify walking animals or taking casual strolls, as seen in terms like "遛狗" for walking a dog or "遛弯儿" for a relaxed walk.