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The character 赆 is a phono-semantic compound combining the shell/wealth radical 贝 (bèi) as semantic indicator with the phonetic 尽 (jìn). Its traditional counterpart 贐 uses the full-form radical 貝 and the complex phonetic 盡. It refers to a parting gift, travel expenses, or presents given to a traveler, highlighting the social custom of transferring wealth at farewells. Used strictly in formal and literary contexts, it captures the nexus of wealth, travel, and etiquette in classical literature.
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