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used in 蝄蜽[wǎng liǎng]
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蝄 is a phono-semantic compound that appears as an alternative written variant for spiders and mythological spirits, including mountain demons. The left-hand radical 虫 (insect, worm, creeping animal) establishes the semantic connection to small creatures like spiders. The right-hand component 罔 (net, to deceive) provides the pronunciation and reinforces the spider's web-spinning, trapping behavior. Depending on context, it may describe a literal web-weaving arachnid or represent folkloric entities known for their deceptive, trap-like nature in traditional myths.
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