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The character 逯 is a phono-semantic compound. Its radical 辶 (the "walking" radical) provides the semantic category of movement, while the component 录 supplies the phonetic element. Its original meaning was to walk aimlessly or proceed cautiously. Over time, this verbal sense became rare, and 逯 is now used almost exclusively as a formal surname. The character’s structure, combining a semantic and phonetic component, represents a standard formation method and has remained largely stable in its modern form.
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