Definitions
the leg of a boot or sock
Etymology
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靴 is a phono-semantic compound: the semantic radical 革 (gé), meaning leather or hide, provides the material category, while the phonetic component 幼 (yòu) contributes the pronunciation. The character refers specifically to the leg of a boot, the tubular upper section covering the ankle and calf. This structure directly links the leather traditionally used in bootmaking with a sound marker. Historically, 靿 appears in descriptive texts, literature, and records detailing apparel, military uniforms, and footwear. Its meaning remains precisely tied to the anatomical parts of a shoe or boot within the context of clothing and leatherwork.