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The character "讴", derived from its traditional form "謳", is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the semantic component "言" relating to speech or vocalization and the phonetic component "區" providing the sound "ōu". Its core meaning has consistently involved singing or chanting, often specifically denoting the performance of praises or folk songs, and it can also refer to the songs themselves. The simplified form "讴" retains this compositional logic through the radicals "讠" and "区", aligning with its original etymological function.
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