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The character 僦 is a phono-semantic compound, with the "person" radical 亻 (rén) on the left indicating its connection to human affairs or transactions. The component 就 (jiù) on the right serves as the phonetic element, determining its pronunciation without contributing independent meaning. Historically, 僦 specifically refers to commercial acts of renting, hiring, or leasing, such as employing labor or temporarily renting property, vehicles, or housing. While its definition is clear, it is seldom used in modern daily language, appearing more often in classical texts or specialized historical and legal discussions about ancient labor and rental practices.
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