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The character 鬈 is a phono-semantic compound that specifically denotes curly or wavy hair. Its upper radical, 髟, serves as the semantic component, indicating a connection to hair or locks. The lower component, 卷, provides the phonetic pronunciation while also contributing a semantic layer, as 卷 means to roll or curl. Together, they form a character meaning curled hair, used primarily in literary or descriptive contexts for hair texture.
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