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As a phono-semantic compound, 赆 combines the semantic radical 贝 (bèi), indicating value or money, with the phonetic component 尽 (jìn). Its traditional form 贐 uses the full radical 貝 and the phonetic 盡. The character specifically denotes a parting gift or travel expenses given to someone embarking on a journey, capturing a social custom of wealth transfer tied to farewells. Its usage remains confined to formal or literary contexts, serving as a precise term in classical literature for the intersection of wealth, travel, and social etiquette.
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