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The character 狨 is a phono-semantic compound with the animal radical 犭 on the left, classifying it among mammals, and the phonetic component 戎 (róng) on the right, which typically relates to weaponry or military matters. This character specifically denotes a type of monkey with long, golden fur, historically noted in classical texts as inhabiting the mountains of western China and valued for its luxurious pelt. The radical 犭 correctly indicates it as an animal, while 戎 provides the pronunciation without contributing any martial meaning to this primate species.