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The character 禳 (ráng) is a phono-semantic compound associated with traditional rituals for averting disaster. Its left radical 礻 (a variant of 示) denotes an altar or divine presence, placing it in the semantic field of religious ceremony. The right component 襄 (xiāng) supplies the phonetic element. The character specifically means to perform prayers, sacrifices, or exorcisms to dispel evil spirits, prevent natural calamities, or cure illness. It often appears in historical and religious texts describing organized Taoist or shamanic rites intended to harness spiritual forces for protection against impending misfortune.
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