壔
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Meaning: column
💡 Think 'dǎo' as a 'dowel' (column) in the ground (土).
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 壔 (dǎo) is a rare character meaning 'column' or 'pillar'. It consists of the radical 土 (earth, ground) on the left, and 壽 (longevity) on the right, which provides phonetic and semantic hints. In ancient Chinese architecture, a 壔 was a free-standing column used for memorial or landmark purposes, similar to a Western stele or obelisk. Its usage today is mostly historical or literary.
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