屧
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Meaning: wooden shoes
💡 Imagine 'wooden shoe' (屧) as a 'shed' (xiè) on your foot – clogs for rain.
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Character Story & Explanation
屧 (xiè) refers to wooden shoes or clogs, often with a wooden sole and cloth upper. In ancient China, such shoes were worn for practicality in wet conditions. This character is rare in modern Chinese but appears in classical literature, symbolizing rustic or simple footwear.
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