Definitions
used in 靰鞡[wù la]; Taiwan pr. [lā]
Etymology
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Following the same structural pattern as the previous character, 鞡 uses the leather radical 革 to indicate its connection to items made from processed animal hides. The phonetic component 立 (meaning "to stand") on the right side provides the pronunciation, though its standalone meaning is unrelated to the character's definition. This character is exclusively paired with 靰, forming a compound noun for the traditional, heavily lined leather footwear worn in northeastern China to withstand severe winters. Its meaning is entirely tied to this regional term, with no independent use outside this specific compound.