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羕 is a phono-semantic compound: 永 (eternity, length) below gives the meaning, while 羊 above provides the sound yàng. It primarily denotes something long-lasting or enduring, and is often used to describe boundless, seemingly infinite bodies of water, connecting temporal duration with spatial vastness. Though 羊 means 'sheep' or 'goat' on its own, here it functions purely as a phonetic marker.
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