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The character 墁 is structured with the earth radical 土 on the left and the component 曼 on the right, where 曼 acts primarily as a phonetic element while also conveying the idea of extension or spreading. This composition suggests an etymology centered on the action of applying or spreading earthy materials such as plaster or mortar over a surface. Historical usage of 墁 documents its application in contexts like plastering walls and paving floors, with its semantic scope remaining focused on these construction-related activities throughout its recorded history.