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The character 礓 is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic stone radical 石 on the left with the phonetic component 疆 on the right. It primarily denotes small, unrefined stones, coarse gravel, or rough pebbles. In architectural and engineering contexts, it commonly appears in terms for stepped ramps or sloped pathways built with serrated stone surfaces to prevent slipping. This feature, often seen in traditional palaces and temple grounds, required rough stone materials for traction, linking the gravel's physical properties to its structural role in historical construction.
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