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The character "谝", whose traditional form is "諞", combines the speech radical "言" with the component "扁" that primarily functions as a phonetic element. Its early usage centered on the notion of clever or glib speech, often carrying connotations of flattery or deceptive talk. The meaning later narrowed to emphasize boasting or ostentatious speech in modern contexts, while the simplified form "谝" retains the phonetic "扁" but substitutes the traditional radical with the simplified "讠".
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