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The character 缢 and its traditional counterpart 縊 are phono-semantic compounds combining the semantic radical 纟 (糹 in traditional), which represents silk and by extension rope or cord, with the phonetic 益. This association with cordage fits the character's meaning: to hang oneself or strangle someone using a rope around the neck. The phonetic 益 indicates the pronunciation.
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