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The character "盥" is structured with the components "臼" representing hands, "水" representing water, and "皿" representing a basin, collectively depicting the action of pouring water over hands into a receptacle. Etymologically, it denoted ritual handwashing, emphasizing ablution practices. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass general washing of the hands and face, as seen in modern compounds like "盥洗". The character's form has consistently retained this compositional layout without substantive alteration.
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