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The traditional character "鸝" is structured with the semantic component "鳥" meaning bird and the phonetic component "麗" suggesting beauty, which together denote the oriole, a bird appreciated for its appearance and song. In its simplified form "鹂", the component "麗" is replaced by "丽", a streamlined version. The character has consistently referred to the oriole species, with its meaning remaining specific to this bird without notable semantic drift over time.