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The character 谘 is a phono-semantic compound, with the speech radical 讠 (a simplified form of 言) on the left indicating discussion and inquiry, and 咨 (zī) on the right meaning 'plan, consult' while also providing the pronunciation. In its traditional form, it is written as 諮, using the full 言 radical. The character originally referred to the formal act of seeking advice, especially on governmental or expert matters, and now appears frequently in modern formal compounds, most prominently in 咨询 (zīxún, meaning consultation or advisory services).
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