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觖 (jué) is a phono-semantic compound formed with the radical 角 (jiǎo, "horn") and the component 夬 (guài) as its phonetic element, which also contributes a semantic nuance of breaking or parting. Historically, this combination was used to denote a physical deficiency or imperfection in an object. Over time, its meaning shifted from concrete flaws to abstract human emotions, coming to express dissatisfaction, discontent, or disappointment when expectations go unmet.