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The character "赙" derives from its traditional form "賻", which is structured with the semantic component "貝" indicating monetary value and the phonetic component "尃" guiding pronunciation, originally denoting the provision of financial assistance for funeral expenses. This meaning is recorded in classical Chinese texts where the term specifically refers to condolence gifts for funerals, and the simplified form "赙" alters the character by substituting "貝" with its abbreviated variant "贝" while retaining the phonetic element "尃" and the association with funeral contributions.
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