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The character "橼", denoting the citron fruit, evolved from its traditional form "櫞", which is structurally composed of the wood radical "木" and the phonetic component "緣" to signal its pronunciation. This simplified version "橼" substitutes the phonetic element with "彖" while keeping the wood radical, reflecting a phonological adaptation. In terms of semantic development, the character has consistently referred to the citron tree or its fruit, with its usage remaining specific to this botanical context throughout historical texts.