屦
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Meaning: sandals
💡 Remember 屦 as 'corpse (尸) wearing shoes (履)': sandals for the dead or living.
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Character Story & Explanation
屦 (jù) refers to ancient Chinese sandals, typically made of hemp or grass. It appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, symbolizing humble footwear. Unlike modern sandals, 屦 were unisex and worn for daily use. The character combines the radical 尸 (corpse/body) and 履 (shoe), hinting at its connection to foot coverings.
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