U+524C "剌" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+524C "剌" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese ideograph that primarily conveys the meaning of "to slash," "to cut," "to pierce," or "to be violent" or "strident," often associated with actions that involve sharp objects or abrasive behavior. It is composed of the "knife" radical on the left, indicating its connection to cutting or piercing, and a phonetic component on the right that hints at its pronunciation, which is generally rendered as "là" in Mandarin. This character appears in classical and modern Chinese texts, sometimes used in compound words like "刺剌" to describe a slashing or grating sound, and it also functions as a surname. Its presence in the CJK Unified Ideographs block ensures it is used across various East Asian writing systems, particularly in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean contexts, where it retains similar semantic associations with harshness or forceful action.