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蛉 is a specialized noun for small, winged insects. As a phono-semantic compound, its left radical 虫 provides the semantic category of insects and similar creatures, while the right component 令 contributes the pronunciation "líng". The character rarely stands alone and is primarily used in compound terms for specific insects, such as sandflies or lacewings, maintaining its concrete biological meaning throughout history without abstract or metaphorical extensions.
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