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The character "鹕", simplified from its traditional form "鶘", is a phono-semantic compound specifically denoting the pelican, most commonly seen in the binome "鹈鹕". Its structure consistently pairs the phonetic component "胡", which suggests pronunciation, with the semantic component "鸟" (or "鳥" in the traditional form), categorizing it as a bird. The character's meaning has remained narrowly focused on this aquatic bird since its formation, with no significant semantic shift recorded.