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The character "睥" is structured with the eye radical (目) on the left and the component "卑" on the right, a formation that etymologically suggests a low or sidelong gaze, aligning with its function in the compound "睥睨" to denote looking askance or with disdain. Historically, the meaning of "睥" has been closely tied to this compound, evolving from a general reference to a type of glance to a more specific expression of contemptuous observation, and it is rarely used independently. The component "卑" serves a phonetic role, though the modern pronunciation "pì" diverges from "bēi", and the character's form has remained consistent without significant structural changes.