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榔 is a phono-semantic compound: the wood radical 木 on the left sets the meaning category of trees, timber, or wooden implements, while 郎 on the right supplies the pronunciation. The character has two main uses. It appears in 槟榔, referring to the betel nut palm and its products. It also denotes a wooden mallet or hammer, as in 榔头, where the wood radical reflects the traditional material of both the handle and the striking head.
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