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The character 榇 (traditional form 櫬) is a phono-semantic compound: the semantic component 木 ('wood') is combined with the phonetic 亲 on the right. In its primary sense, it denotes a wooden coffin, especially the inner coffin used in traditional multi-layered burials. It also has a botanical meaning, referring to a tree akin to the Chinese parasol tree, the historical source of wood for such coffins. This character appears mostly in classical texts that describe burial rites, mourning customs, and the wooden implements needed for funeral ceremonies.
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