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The character 昃 is structured from the component 日, representing the sun, and 仄, which denotes slanting or inclination, thus etymologically conveying the image of the sun tilting in the sky. This composition originally signified the period after midday when the sun begins to decline. Over time, the character's usage has been largely confined to classical or literary contexts, maintaining a specific association with the concept of afternoon or westward decline, without significant expansion or shift in its core meaning.
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