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The character 呶 is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic mouth radical 口 and the phonetic component 奴. The mouth radical indicates the character relates to oral actions or expressions. It carries two primary meanings: first, it denotes a continuous, annoying clamor or hubbub of voices; second, it describes the facial expression of pouting or protruding the lips, often used to indicate something or express displeasure. The phonetic element 奴 provides the pronunciation base, while the character encompasses both the auditory sense of noisy chatter and the visual gesture of protruding lips.
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