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The character "邂" is structured with the walking radical 辶 and the component 解, which functions primarily as a phonetic element, forming a character linked to motion and sound. Etymologically, it was devised to express the idea of an unexpected encounter, specifically appearing in the compound "邂逅" to denote a chance meeting. This compound has historically carried the meaning of an unplanned or fortuitous encounter in literary usage, with the character "邂" itself being inseparable from this term and lacking independent semantic application.
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