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The character "摈", traditionally written as "擯", structurally integrates the hand radical (扌) with the phonetic component "賓", which historically implied a hand-related action and provided a sound cue. Its etymology points to an initial meaning of formally excluding or expelling, often in ceremonial or official contexts. Over time, the semantic scope expanded to include broader senses of rejection and elimination, reflected in modern compounds like "摈弃" denoting abandonment. The simplified form "摈" replaces the phonetic "賓" with "宾", streamlining the character's composition while retaining the hand radical and its functional role.
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