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The character 坻 is a phono-semantic compound with two distinct meanings and pronunciations, generally referring to either an islet or a raised embankment. It is formed using the semantic radical 土 on the left, placing it within the category of earth or terrain, and the phonetic component 氐 on the right to indicate its sound. In its primary reading, it designates a small raised piece of land, an islet, or a prominent rock in water. In its secondary usage, it refers to a slope, embankment, or raised earthen path, consistently denoting elevated topographical features made of soil or rock.
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