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The character "氍" is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the semantic component "毛", denoting hair or fur, and the phonetic component "瞿", indicating its pronunciation. Its etymology associates it with woolen textiles, and over time its usage narrowed to the specific term "氍毹", referring to a woolen carpet used as a stage, while the character's composition consistently reflects its connection to materials made from animal hair.
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