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The character 诹 (zōu), traditional form 諏, is a phono-semantic compound meaning to consult or deliberate. It combines the semantic radical 讠 (simplified) or 言 (traditional), indicating speech, with the phonetic component 取 (qǔ, to take), suggesting the act of gathering information through verbal inquiry. This character is primarily found in classical literature and formal contexts, denoting serious discussions, often among officials or peers.
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