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皲, the simplified form of 皸, is a phono-semantic compound. It combines the semantic radical 皮 (pí), meaning "skin", with the phonetic component 军 (jūn), the simplified form of 軍. This structure directly indicates its meaning: a skin condition characterized by chapping, cracking, or fissuring due to extreme cold, wind, or dryness. It is a standard term for such seasonal ailments, with no significant abstract or metaphorical uses.
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