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The character 窣 is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the semantic component 穴, denoting a cavity or opening, positioned above the phonetic component 卒, which indicates pronunciation and carries associations of suddenness. Etymologically, this formation points to the concept of a abrupt sound or movement emanating from a confined space. Over time, 窣 has been primarily used in binomial expressions such as 窸窣 to describe rustling noises, and its independent usage retains reference to a swift, often audible, emergence from an aperture.
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