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The character 芈, derived from the traditional form 羋, is structurally linked to the sheep radical 羊 (yáng), reflecting its etymological ties to pastoral life, though its modern form has become somewhat abstract. Historically, its primary significance lies not in common usage as a noun or verb, but as an ancient surname of the Chu state during the Zhou dynasty. As a result, 芈 appears almost exclusively in historical records, classical texts, and dramas depicting Chu's aristocratic lineage.
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