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peek
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覗 is a phono-semantic compound where the radical 見 provides the core meaning of seeing, while the component 司 supplies its pronunciation. It specifically means to peek, spy, or observe stealthily, often by looking through a narrow opening. The combination of these elements refines the general act of looking into a secretive or covert one, distinguishing it from casual viewing and implying an underlying motive of caution, curiosity, or malice.