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豨 is a classical phono-semantic compound. Its left-side radical 豕, meaning 'pig' or 'swine', thereby firmly places it in the porcine category. The right-side component 希 serves as the phonetic, indicating the pronunciation. In ancient texts and classical literature, 豨 referred generally to a pig, and more specifically to a large wild boar. This specialized word, used in historical narratives and mythological contexts, relies on the pig radical to convey its meaning.
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