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栀 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 木 on the left classifies it within the category of trees and shrubs. The component 卮 on the right provides its pronunciation, serving as the phonetic element in the simplified form, which corresponds to the traditional character 梔. The character specifically denotes the gardenia, an evergreen shrub known for its fragrant white flowers. Its yellow fruit has been historically used as a source for traditional dyes. The meaning is confined to this botanical reference, with no extended abstract definitions.
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