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The phono-semantic compound 啐 combines the semantic radical 口 (mouth) on the left, indicating an oral action, with the phonetic component 卒 on the right, which provides the pronunciation "cuì". It primarily denotes actions like spitting or forcefully ejecting saliva, often used to express contempt. In spoken and literary contexts, it frequently functions as an onomatopoeia or interjection, mimicking the sharp sound of spitting to convey disgust, anger, or a strong rebuke.
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