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The character 謦 is structured with the phonetic component 殸 and the semantic component 言, linking it etymologically to the production of sound through speech. It has historically been used almost exclusively in the compound "謦欬" to refer specifically to the sound of a light cough or soft speech. This meaning originated in classical texts and has remained narrow in scope, with the character's form and compositional elements staying consistent in its usage.
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