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The character 瘁 combines the sickness radical 疒, indicating illness or physical suffering, with the component 卒, which provides both phonetic value and the idea of conclusion or finality. Together, they convey a meaning of extreme exhaustion, physical or mental, often resulting from overwork, prolonged stress, or serious illness. It describes a state of being utterly worn out, as if one’s vitality has been depleted to the point of collapse.