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bell pendant stand
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The character "虡" structurally integrates the semantic component "虍" (tiger) with the phonetic component "豦", etymologically denoting a wooden stand adorned with tiger motifs that was used to suspend bells and drums in ancient ritual contexts. Its meaning has remained specifically tied to this ceremonial object, and while the character persists in traditional form, its usage has diminished over centuries, now appearing almost exclusively in classical or historical discussions without substantive semantic alteration.
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