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The character "遴" is structured with the movement radical ⻍ (辶) and the phonetic component "粦", originating from a concept of cautious or hesitant progression. Its early semantic field involved difficulty in advancing or acting, often applied in contexts of deliberative decision-making. Over time, this meaning concentrated specifically on the act of choosing with exacting care, leading to its modern primary sense of meticulous selection, exemplified in compounds like "遴选".
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