U+523D "刽" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+523D "刽" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character primarily used in written Chinese and Japanese, where it forms part of the set of unified ideographs in the Unicode standard. Pronounced as "guì" in Mandarin Chinese, this character traditionally means "to cut off" or "to chop," often carrying a connotation of amputation or severance. It is composed of a radical on the left side, typically associated with a knife or sword (刂), and a phonetic component on the right, reflecting its historical and linguistic roots in classical texts. While not among the most common characters in modern usage, "刽" appears in certain compound words or historical contexts, such as in the term "刽子手" (guìzi shǒu), which means "executioner." Its inclusion in Unicode ensures proper representation and digital compatibility for East Asian typography and written communication.