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The character "逭" is structured with the 辶 radical, indicating movement, and the phonetic component 官, which historically contributed to both its pronunciation and semantic association with administrative matters, suggesting a link to avoiding official duties. Etymologically, it initially conveyed the general sense of fleeing or escaping from a physical location, as evidenced in classical Chinese literature. Over time, its meaning specialized to denote the evasion of obligations, blame, or punishment, moving from a broad concept of departure to a more specific sense of circumvention. The character has retained this form without simplification, and its components continue to align with its modern usage related to avoidance.
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