鞋xié
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鞋
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Shuowen
鞋 (xié): The image of a leather shoe. The left radical 革 (leather) indicates the material, while the right component 鞋 provides the phonetic sound, both combining to form the character for "shoe." This structure reflects the ancient practice of making footwear from leather, and the character has retained this meaning throughout Chinese history.
Pinyin
xié· HSK 2