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顑 is a phono-semantic compound describing a gaunt or hollow facial appearance. Its semantic component is the head radical 頁, which indicates the character relates to the face or head. The phonetic component 咸 provides its pronunciation. Together, the character specifically denotes an emaciated, unhealthy look, often resulting from prolonged hunger, malnutrition, or illness, with the radical grounding this physical manifestation in the facial region.
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