Definitions
to investigate; to try (in court)
Etymology
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The character "谉" derives from its traditional form "讅", which is structured with the semantic component "言" representing speech and the component "審" denoting examination, thus etymologically conveying the concept of scrutinizing or interrogating verbal statements. Throughout its historical usage, the character has consistently referred to the act of detailed questioning or investigation. The simplified form "谉" maintains this structural logic by adapting the components to "讠" and "审", while continuing to represent the same core meaning of verbal examination.