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The character "墉" is structured with the semantic radical "土" (earth) and the phonetic component "庸". Its earliest recorded meaning was that of a city wall or defensive rampart, with the earth radical indicating the material used in its construction. Over time, the term's application broadened to refer to walls in general, though its independent use became less common in everyday language. The component "庸" has consistently functioned as a phonetic indicator for the character's pronunciation throughout its history.
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