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The character "俣" is structured with the person radical "亻" alongside the component "吴", which functions as a phonetic element despite the modern pronunciation difference, and its etymology is traced to early Chinese literature such as the Book of Songs where it denoted a person of large and imposing stature. Over time, the character's meaning has remained focused on physical largeness, though its usage has become predominantly confined to classical or literary contexts rather than everyday language.
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