ゾク

burglar, rebel, traitor, robber

JLPT1 G7 S13 F2045

The relevant seal inscription form of the right-hand element is a variant# of (seize goods). 賊 adds 貝 commodities (for emphasis/clarification) → seize goods → *plunder*; *bandit*; *thief*.

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