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The character 谇 (traditional: 誶) is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic radical 讠/言 (relating to speech) and the phonetic component 卒. It originally meant to scold or reprimand, often with an angry or abusive tone implying blame. Its meaning later broadened slightly to include interrogating or questioning. In modern Chinese, its use is limited and formal, appearing mainly in classical texts or specialized contexts.
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