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啐 is a phono-semantic compound combining 口 (mouth) and 卒 (cuì). The 口 radical indicates a mouth-related action or sound, while 卒 supplies the pronunciation. It can denote spitting, sipping, or an onomatopoeic interjection mimicking the sharp sound of spitting to express contempt, disgust, or strong reprimand, often used in spoken language and literary dialogue.
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