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The character 毵 (traditional: 毿) is a phono-semantic compound, with 参 (traditional: 參) as the phonetic component on top and the semantic radical 毛 (meaning hair or fur) below. It etymologically describes the appearance of long, fine, flowing hair, feathers, or fibers hanging in a sweeping manner. Often found in the reduplicated literary term 毵毵, it evokes vivid imagery of trailing willow branches, elegant bird plumage, or soft animal fur.