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侪 is a phono-semantic compound: the 亻 (person) radical signals a connection to people, while 齐 provides the sound, a simplification of the traditional phonetic 齊 in 儕. It denotes a companion, peer, or group of individuals of the same generation, social class, or profession, emphasizing equality and association within a cohort. Found primarily in formal or literary contexts, it refers strictly to human associates or equals and is uncommon in casual modern usage.
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