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The character 褙 is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic radical 衤 (clothing) and the phonetic component 背 (back). The radical 衤 places the character within the semantic domain of garments and textiles. 褙 primarily refers to a traditional Chinese short coat or sleeveless jacket worn as an outer layer. It also describes the action of pasting layers of cloth or paper together for reinforcement, as when backing a scroll or fabric. The component 背 contributes both the phonetic value and a semantic hint of backing or covering.