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The character 黡 is a phono-semantic compound with the phonetic 厌 on top and the semantic radical 黑 ('black') below. Its traditional form, 黶, retains the same lower radical but uses the more complex phonetic 厭. It primarily denotes a dark mole, spot, or scar on the skin, with the black radical directly conveying the idea of abnormal pigmentation. This economical structure creates a precise term for a dermatological blemish, uniting a sound clue with a visual category.
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