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variant of 罐[guàn]
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罆 is a phono-semantic compound and variant of 罐, referring to a jug, jar, or pitcher for holding liquids. The left side, the radical 缶 (fǒu), marks it as a ceramic vessel, while the right component 雚 (guàn) supplies the pronunciation. This structure classifies a domestic container by its material and uses a phonetic element to specify the object.
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