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The character 谝 (traditional form 諞) is a phono-semantic compound centered on verbal expression. Its simplified form features the speech radical 讠 (traditional: 言), indicating a connection to language, while the component 扁 serves as the phonetic element, providing the pronunciation "pian". Historically and in current usage, 谝 specifically means to boast or brag, often in colloquial contexts describing someone making exaggerated claims to impress others. It emphasizes the use of self-aggrandizing or deceitful language, rather than ordinary conversation.
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