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The character "绺", with its traditional form "綹", is structurally composed of the silk radical, represented as "纟" in simplified form or "糸" in traditional form, combined with the phonetic component "咎". This configuration indicates an initial association with silk threads or fine strands, reflecting its etymological origins in terms related to fibrous materials. Over time, the character's meaning shifted from denoting general threads to specifically referring to a lock or tuft of hair, while maintaining a conceptual connection to thin, elongated objects.
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