swift, rob

剽 is composed of 票 (ticket) and the radical 刀 (knife). 票 depicts ashes scattering and floating upward during the cremation of bones, conveying the idea of swiftness, while 刀 represents force or weapon. When robbers plunder others' belongings, they act swiftly and rely on armed intimidation; thus, 剽 is used to represent this meaning.