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The character "艴" is a phono-semantic compound formed from the phonetic component "弗" and the semantic component "色", which relates to countenance or facial appearance, thereby connecting the character to expressions of anger. In classical Chinese, it specifically denoted resentment or displeasure, often appearing in the adverbial form "艴然" to describe an angry demeanor. Over time, its meaning has remained centered on anger, though its usage has become predominantly literary, and its structural composition of "弗" and "色" continues to represent its etymological origin without significant alteration in standard script.
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