You can only use 22C in combos if you've used a move that "enables" it. For example, air hit 6B, 3C, j.214D, etc. Any move that causes hard knockdown works iirc.
In regards to 214A corner route, I just do 214A > 5A > stuff. Kinda hurts damage, but it's not too harsh.
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