堍
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Meaning: side of bridge
💡 Imagine a rabbit (兔) sitting on the earthen (土) side of a bridge.
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Character Story & Explanation
堍 (tù) originally referred to the side or abutment of a bridge, the part connecting the bridge to the land. Its radical 土 (earth) hints at the earthen structure, while the phonetic component 兔 (rabbit) provides the sound. This character is rare in modern Chinese, used mainly in classical texts or specialized contexts.
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