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The character "聩" derives from its traditional form "聵", which is structured with the semantic radical "耳" (ear) and the phonetic component "貴" (guì), indicating its original association with auditory function and specifically denoting deafness. Over time, the character's meaning expanded beyond physical hearing loss to include metaphorical uses implying ignorance or a lack of mental perception. The simplified form "聩" maintains this composition, replacing "貴" with the simplified phonetic "贵" while keeping the radical "耳" to preserve the link to its core semantic field.
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