徭
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Meaning: compulsory service
💡 Imagine '彳' as a person forced to 'walk' (彳) and '傜' as 'servitude'.
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Character Story & Explanation
徭 (yáo) refers to compulsory labor or service imposed by the state on common people, similar to corvée in feudal Europe. It appears in historical contexts, especially in phrases like 徭役 (yáoyì), meaning forced labor for public works. This character evokes the heavy burden of unpaid duties under ancient Chinese dynasties.
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