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谝 (traditional: 諞) is a phono-semantic compound. The left component is the speech radical 讠 (言 in the traditional form), signaling that the meaning relates to talking or verbal expression. The right component 扁 usually means "flat", but here it functions as the phonetic element, giving the character its pronunciation piǎn. The core meaning of 谝 is to boast, brag, or show off through speech. It is commonly used in colloquial language to depict someone making exaggerated claims about their abilities or achievements in order to impress others. The character underscores the use of deceitful or self-aggrandizing language, distinguishing it from ordinary, factual communication.
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