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The character 榭 combines the wood radical 木 on the left, signaling its connection to timber and architecture, with 射 on the right. Although 射 normally means "to shoot", here it is a phonetic loan that gives the character's pronunciation. The character designates an open-air pavilion or viewing platform, often set on a raised terrace or over water, and is a precise term from traditional Chinese landscaping and architectural design.
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