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The character 襛 uses the semantic radical 衣 (clothing) and the phonetic component 農 (agriculture). It primarily describes clothing that is thick, heavy, or luxurious, referring to the fabric's substantial quality. Although 農 typically means agriculture, its role here is phonetic, though some scholars note a possible phonetic link to thickness. In classical literature, 襛 serves as a vivid adjective for textiles, emphasizing the material properties of traditional winter garments or ceremonial robes.
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