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A phono-semantic compound, 榧 refers to a genus of evergreen coniferous trees known as Torreya or Chinese nutmeg yew. The wood radical 木 (mù) on the left places it within the category of trees, while the phonetic component 匪 (fěi) on the right provides its pronunciation. Its meaning centers on the Torreya tree and its edible seeds, which have been cultivated in China for their oil and medicinal uses. The semantic component defines the botanical classification, and the phonetic element ensures pronunciation consistency.