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The character "篪" is a phono-semantic compound incorporating the bamboo radical (竹) to signify its material and the component "虒" which primarily serves as a phonetic indicator. Etymologically, it has consistently denoted a specific type of ancient Chinese horizontal flute crafted from bamboo, utilized in ritual and court music. Its structural composition directly reflects the instrument's bamboo construction, while the meaning has not shifted to encompass other concepts over its documented usage.
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