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The character 虿, traditionally written as 蠆, is a noun meaning "scorpion" or similar venomous stinging insects. Its traditional form combines the phonetic component 萬 (wàn) on top with the semantic radical 虫 (insect) below, placing it within the category of crawling creatures. The simplified version 虿 replaces the phonetic element with the simpler character 万, reducing stroke count while preserving the original sound and meaning. In classical texts and idioms, the character often evokes extreme danger or toxicity, drawing on the scorpion's natural defenses.
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