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The character 嫒, derived from the traditional form 嬡, is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component is the female radical 女, indicating a connection to women or female relations, while the phonetic component is 爱 (traditionally 愛). This character functions as an honorific noun, specifically used to respectfully address someone else's daughter. It appears most commonly in the polite phrase "令嫒", a formal expression of respect when referring to another person's daughter in ceremonial or written communication.