Radical 厶

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cocoon 厶 (34a) + big 大 (47) + hairs 彡 (573a) = consult 参

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The silkworm farmer finds that his cocoons are growing big hairs, so takes them along to consult the vet. / The giant (working as the vet’s assistant) jumps onto a chair saying, “I can’t stand creepy crawlies!”