殂
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Meaning: to die
💡 Think of 'cú' as 'see you' — a final farewell.
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Character Story & Explanation
殂 (cú) is a classical Chinese character meaning 'to die', often used in literary or formal contexts. Its radical 歹 (è) signifies death or decay, and the phonetic component 且 (qiě) suggests pronunciation. Found in historical texts, it carries a solemn tone, distinct from common words like 死 (sǐ).
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