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The character 麂 is a phono-semantic compound, combining the semantic deer radical 鹿 with the phonetic element 几. The radical 鹿 establishes its classification within the cervidae family, specifically denoting the muntjac, a small Asian deer known for its distinctive bark. The phonetic component 几 determines the pronunciation without contributing to the meaning, leaving the radical to fully convey the biological sense of the animal.
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