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Derived characters

 * 坼 𡶜 𢘛 拆 泝 柝 䂨 蚸 訴(诉) 䞣 跅 㿭 䟟 𦭐

Glyph origin
Originally written, a.

The later came to be written, and the  was sometimes written as , eventually leading to the modern form of the character.

Alternatively, may be derived from.

Definitions

 * 1) to scold; to upbraid; to accuse; to reproach
 * 2) to expel; to dismiss; to drive away
 * 3)  to expand; to enlarge; to open up
 * 4)  to allocate (funds); to spend (money)
 * 5)  to reconnoitre; to scout
 * 6)  saline; alkaline (of soil)