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獬 is a legendary single-horned beast from ancient Chinese legal folklore, celebrated for its innate ability to discern truth and guilt in disputes. Structurally, it combines the semantic radical 犭 (animal) on the left, indicating its nature as a beast, with the phonetic component 解 on the right, which guides its pronunciation. Myth holds that the creature would charge the guilty party with its horn during trials, thus becoming a potent symbol of justice and judicial integrity. Consequently, its image was often embroidered on the robes of imperial censors and officials, representing their dedication to uncovering the truth.