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The character 巽 is an ideogrammic compound, serving as the fifth of the Eight Trigrams (Bagua) in Chinese cosmology, where it symbolizes wind and gentleness. Its modern structure is composed of two 巳 (sì) elements above the component 共 (gòng), suggesting a collective foundation. The original meaning conveys obedience and the pervasive quality of wind. In practice, it also denotes the southeast direction in traditional spatial arrangements, reflecting its use in both abstract philosophy and practical orientation.
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