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The character 笰 is a phono-semantic compound: the bamboo radical 竹 at the top signals a bamboo object, while 弗 below provides the pronunciation. Historically, it primarily referred to a woven bamboo screen or covering placed on the rear doors of ancient horse-drawn carriages to block dust and offer privacy. An additional historical meaning is a type of arrow fitted with a string.
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