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The character "鼩" is structured with the semantic component "鼠", denoting a rodent-like animal, and the phonetic component "句", which provides the sound clue for its pronunciation. Etymologically, this formation specifically designates the shrew, a small mammal, and the character has been used in classical Chinese texts with this consistent zoological reference. Its compositional elements have remained unchanged, and the meaning has not diverged from its original designation.
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