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The character 哜 is a phono-semantic compound combining the mouth radical 口 with the phonetic component 齐. The radical 口 associates it with oral actions such as eating, drinking, or vocalizing. The right-side 齐 guides the pronunciation. Its traditional form 嚌 pairs 口 with the traditional phonetic 齊. The primary meaning is to sip, taste, or take a small bite of food or drink. In classical texts, it frequently describes delicate or measured eating, often conveying a polite, restrained manner, or the action of birds pecking at food.
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