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The character 凼 is a topographic character, composed of the radical 凵 (receptacle) enclosing 水 (water), visually representing water collected in a depression. It is a variant of 氹, denoting a pool, puddle, or small ditch. Its usage is regional, common in southern dialects to describe stagnant water or ground depressions. The structure directly conveys meaning, framing the water component to show containment without relying on a phonetic element for identification.
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