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The character "谫" corresponds to the traditional form "謭", etymologically formed from the radical "言" denoting speech and the component "翦" meaning to cut, which together suggest the idea of curtailed or superficial discourse. In its contemporary structure, the radical appears as "讠", the simplified counterpart of "言", while "翦" is substituted by "剪", a character that similarly signifies cutting and functions as a phonetic element. The meaning of shallow, meager, or lacking depth has been associated with this character since its early usage, primarily describing limited knowledge or insight, and this semantic sense has remained unchanged over time.