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The character "粜", meaning to sell grain, is the simplified form of the traditional character "糶", and its structure directly combines the component "出", indicating outward movement, with "米" representing grain, to depict the action of grain leaving one's possession. The traditional form "糶" similarly incorporates "米" as its semantic element but within a more intricate graphical composition. Throughout its history, the character has specifically denoted the commercial transaction of selling grain, with its simplified form reflecting this meaning through a more immediate visual logic.
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