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As a phono-semantic compound, 鹖 is structured with the phonetic component 曷 (hé) on the left and the semantic radical 鸟 (bird) on the right. Its traditional form, 鶡, uses the radical 鳥 but follows the same logic. The radical identifies it as a type of bird, specifically the eared pheasant, a species noted for its fighting spirit. Historically, its feathers adorned military helmets as symbols of courage. The component 曷 contributes only the pronunciation "hé" and no additional meaning.