埴

Clay-heavy soil characterized by plasticity ("stiff" or "fat" earth), typically used as a binder or for structural purposes. Common applications include construction (sealants and rammed-earth architecture), the raw body of ceramic vessels, and the packing or sealing of graves and coffins in mortuary rituals.

Phonetic variance exists between standard modern readings (often //hán//) and the Fanqie reading (昌志 常職), which points toward the //zhí// family.

The presence of this glyph generally indicates that the soil is being used intentionally for its structural or sealing properties.