luàn HSK3

confusion, mess

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approved by Peter Olson · Nov 3, 2021, 04:56 PM · Reviewed by Peter Olson on Nov 3, 2021, 04:56 PM

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Original meaning: untangle threads

Simplified form of . Originally written as 𤔔, which depicts two hands (𠬪) untangling threads () on a silk frame. was later added as a distinguishing mark. The meaning later shifted to "mess" and "confusion".

Components

Simplified component

Shorthand for the left side of the traditional character .

Iconic component

Depicts tangled threadwork.

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Character origin
季旭昇《說文新證》p.960漢語多功能字庫
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