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The character 绾 originates from its traditional form 綰, a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic radical 糸 ("silk") with the phonetic component 官. In the simplified version, the silk radical is replaced by the abbreviated 纟 symbol. The character's primary meaning involves tying, binding, or coiling flexible materials, especially styling hair into a bun or knotting ropes and fabrics. The silk radical links this action to manipulating threads, strings, or hair into secure, looped configurations.
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