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The character '瘪' originally conveyed the idea of something being shriveled or deflated, with its traditional form incorporating the sickness radical to denote a physical condition of collapse or emptiness, reflecting an etymological connection to states of reduction. Structurally, the character has seen modifications that simplified its composition while maintaining its core conceptual elements tied to lack or diminishment. Over time, the meaning of '瘪' expanded from describing tangible dryness or flatness in objects like fruits or tires to encompassing metaphorical applications, such as characterizing weak arguments or depleted resources, which marked a significant shift in its semantic usage within the language.
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车胎完全瘪了。
这个气球有点瘪了。
他饿得肚子都瘪了。
干瘪的苹果没人想吃。
被拒绝后，他顿时瘪了气。
连续干旱让种子变得干瘪。
瘪三的伎俩骗不了明白人。
经济制裁让它的钱包瘪了下去。