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The character 傧 is a simplified form of the traditional 儐, which combines the person radical 亻 with 賓. The component 宾 (simplified from 賓) means 'guest' and provides the pronunciation. Historically, 傧 served as a verb for the act of receiving, guiding, and entertaining guests at formal ceremonies. It later evolved into a noun designating wedding attendants, such as groomsmen or bridesmaids, who play ceremonial roles.
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