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蒉 is the simplified form of 蕢, a phono-semantic compound. The 艹 radical (grass) points to a meaning connected with plants and woven plant materials, and the phonetic 貴, reduced to 贵 in the simplification, indicates the sound. Originally, the character denoted a basket woven from straw, grass, or other pliable fibers, typically used for carrying earth, agricultural produce, or similar goods. While primarily a noun, in classical texts it occasionally functions as a verb meaning to carry such a basket, especially during manual labor or construction.
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