A phono-semantic compound consisting of:
彡 (삼, “bristle, hairlines”) - indicates appearance or decorative lines, hence contributing the meaning of outward form;
幵 (견, “flat, even”) - provides the sound.

Used in compounds like 形狀 (형상, “form, condition”), 形式 (형식, “form, style”).

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Vocabulary

to pull, to draw, to attract

not, no

to loosen, to slacken, to relax, to neglect

younger brother, junior

bowstring, string of a musical instrument

weak, feeble, frail

strong, powerful, forceful

strong, powerful, forceful, to compel, to coerce

shape, form, figure

shadow, silhouette, reflection

to employ, service, duty, military conscription

to wait

law, regulation, rule, rhythm, tone (in music)

behind, after, later, to follow

group, followers, disciple, pedestrian

to obtain, to get, to gain, to acquire, to achieve, to be able to

to follow, to comply with, to obey

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形

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