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The character "邬" is structured with the radical "阝", denoting geographical features such as settlements or mounds, and the component "乌", which primarily provides phonetic indication. Etymologically, it originated as a place name in ancient China, referring to specific locations, and over time its application shifted to become a surname derived from those toponyms. The character's meaning has been consistently associated with these proper nouns, without developing wider semantic uses beyond denoting the surname or related geographical references.
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