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The character 縩 is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic radical 糸 (silk or thread) and the phonetic component 祣 (sacrifice or ritual offering). The silk radical places its meaning within the textile domain, with historical usage primarily referring to colorful silk or a specific woven fabric for formal wear. Dictionaries also record it as the term for the strings or ribbons attached to certain ancient ceremonial caps or garments used in official contexts. Although the right component mainly provides the sound, its independent link to rituals aligns with the formal settings where these silk ribbons and garments were typically employed.