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down(wards), below, lower, later, next (week etc)
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Shows a line 一 as ground and a plant's root 卜 underneath
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to be stuck, blocked, checkpost, calorie
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In the question of an up 上 or down 下, you are: stuck.
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to frighten, to scare, terrify
xià Left: mouth 口, right: down(wards) 下
The mouth is directed downwards when you frighten someone.
| 口 下 |
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shrimp, prawn
xiā Left: insect 虫, right: down(wards) 下
The 'insect' from the depth is the: shrimp.
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