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It means 'walk' or 'go'. The ancient form of the character looks like a person running so it originally means 'run'. It is also a radical associated with walking. The zou3 zhi1 radical may be considered as a variation of it.

Pronunciation: zou3

Meaning: walk; go; run; visit.

Related Characters:
     Tui4 - move back (see the zou3 zhi1 radical)
     Pao3 - run

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