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The character "辒" derives from its traditional form "輼", structured with the radical "車" indicating vehicle and the phonetic component "昷". Historically, this character referred to a enclosed carriage used for transport, often associated with privacy or luxury. Over time, its meaning specialized to denote a funeral vehicle, primarily appearing in the compound "輼輬" or "辒辌" for a hearse. The simplified form "辒" retains the phonetic "昷" while substituting the radical with "车", reflecting a structural adaptation that maintains the character's core association with vehicles.
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