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The character 鹑 (traditional form 鶉) combines the bird radical 鸟 on the right, indicating its avian classification, with the phonetic component 𦎧 on the left, which provides its pronunciation. It refers to the quail, a small, ground-dwelling game bird in the pheasant family known for its distinctive calls. In classical Chinese literature and poetry, the quail often symbolizes rustic life, humble clothing, or modest living, drawing on traits like its plain plumage and habit of scurrying through undergrowth.