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kneepad

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The character 韨 is a phono-semantic compound, with the radical 韋 (tanned leather) on the left providing its semantic category, and the component 犮 on the right indicating its phonetic value. It specifically denotes a type of ancient Chinese ceremonial garment made of leather, such as a kneepad or apron worn by officials during formal state occasions. The use of the leather radical directly connects the character to the material of these ritual items, reflecting the material culture of ancient court attire.

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Bronze Early Western Zhou (~1000 BC)
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Bronze Mid Western Zhou (~900 BC)
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Bronze Mid Western Zhou (~900 BC)
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Bronze Late Western Zhou (~800 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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