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The character 侩, derived from its traditional form 儈, incorporates the person radical 人 and the component 會, meaning to meet or assemble, which etymologically suggests a person engaged in facilitating transactions or gatherings. Initially denoting a neutral term for a trade broker or intermediary, its meaning shifted over centuries to carry a pejorative connotation, now typically referring to a mercenary or unscrupulous middleman. In the simplified construction, 會 is replaced by 会, modifying the character's form while continuing to convey this negative association.
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