Definitions
(ape); (shell)
Etymology
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As a phono-semantic compound, the character 蠗 denotes a type of caterpillar or similar insect. Its semantic radical 虫 on the left places it within the category of bugs and invertebrates. The right component 翟 provides the phonetic reading "zhuó" and means pheasant tail feathers. Etymologically, this feather element may also offer a visual clue, suggesting a caterpillar species with long, hair-like bristles resembling small feathers. This structure exemplifies the descriptive power of the character system in capturing the nuanced traits of local fauna.
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