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The character 仵 originally meant equal or matched, but is now primarily associated with the historical forensic profession of 仵作 (wuzuo). Structurally, it is a phono-semantic compound: the radical 亻 (person) provides the meaning, while 午 contributes the pronunciation. This shift from a general concept to a specific occupational title illustrates a narrowing of its practical use over time. 仵 also exists as a Chinese surname, sharing the same structure and pronunciation.