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Strokes9
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Radical土earth(3)
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Component Breakdown
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刑土
刑 + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and punish. Shaping earth.
Symbolism
Model, type, pattern. Represents form.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
型破りは型があってこそ
かたやぶりはかたがあってこそ
Breaking the mold requires knowing the mold
You must master basics before innovating