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The character 卺 is a compound with 丞 (chéng) on top, providing phonetic and structural elements, and 己 (jǐ) or 㔾 at the base. It refers specifically to a nuptial wine vessel: a single gourd split into two symmetrical halves. In traditional weddings, the bride and groom each drank from one half, symbolizing their union and the merging of two individuals into one. This ritual usage firmly anchors the character within the lexicon of matrimonial traditions.
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