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The character 睥 (pì) is a phono-semantic compound with the semantic radical 目 (eye) on the left, placing its meaning in the domain of vision, and the phonetic component 卑 (bēi) indicating its pronunciation. It specifically describes the action of looking askance or casting a sidelong glance. This particular manner of looking naturally carries connotations of arrogance or disdain, and the character is most commonly found in the compound 睥睨 (pìnì), meaning to look down upon with a scornful glare.