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圬 is a phono-semantic compound: the semantic component 土 ('earth', i.e. dirt, clay, or soil) on the left indicates the material, while 亏 on the right provides the sound. Primarily a verb, it denotes the application of plaster, mud, or mortar to walls during construction or repair of traditional buildings. By extension, it also refers to the mason's trowel used for smoothing these surfaces. The character remains bound to traditional masonry and construction, reflecting ancient techniques that depended on earthen materials and manual plastering.
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