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The character 遛 is a verb meaning to stroll slowly or lead an animal for a walk. It is a phono-semantic compound: the radical 辶 (walking or path) provides the meaning, while the inner component 留 (to stay) contributes the pronunciation "liú". Together, they suggest a lingering, unhurried kind of movement. In daily use, 遛 commonly appears in phrases about walking pets, such as dogs or birds, for exercise.