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呶 is a phono-semantic character made up of the mouth radical 口, which ties it to oral actions and vocal expressions, and the phonetic element 奴, indicating the pronunciation. The character carries two main meanings. The first is a continuous, annoying clamor or chattering hubbub, a noisy vocal disturbance. The second is the act of pouting or protruding the lips, a gesture often employed to point at something using the lips instead of a finger, or to convey displeasure. In this way, 呶 covers both an irritating auditory experience and a distinctive visual facial gesture.
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