坜
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Meaning: hole, pit
💡 Imagine a 'pit' (坜) dug by a 'li' (历) in the 'earth' (土).
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the ancient meaning of 坜 (lì), an archaeologist would note its radical 土 (earth) and phonetic component 历 (lì). This character signifies a 'hole' or 'pit' in the ground, often used in geographical contexts like 坜埚 (a pit in the earth). Its usage is rare, primarily found in classical texts or place names, reflecting a specific feature of the terrain.
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