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The character "簟" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the bamboo radical (⺮) indicating its material association and the component "覃" providing phonetic value, with its etymology directly linked to the concept of a bamboo mat. Early textual evidence shows the character was used to denote a fine mat woven from bamboo strips, and this specific meaning has been consistently applied in both historical and modern contexts without significant alteration or broadening.
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