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The character 遘 is structurally formed from the radical 辶, denoting movement, combined with the component 冓, which historically conveyed ideas of intersection or meeting, thus etymologically signaling an encounter or convergence. Initially denoting the act of meeting, often with connotations of chance or fate, its core meaning has remained consistent in classical and literary contexts. While the character's form has not undergone significant alteration, its standalone usage has become less common over time, and it now primarily functions within compound words like 遘遇 or as part of 邂逅, preserving its original sense of a consequential or incidental meeting.
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