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This character, 伎, is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 亻 (rén, person) provides its meaning, while 支 (zhī, branch) gives the phonetic pronunciation. Originally, it referred to a skilled person, such as an artisan, musician, or performer. The meaning later broadened from the skilled individual to the skill or technique itself. In some compound words, 伎 can carry a slightly negative sense, suggesting tricks or deceptive schemes. Its structure thus connects human activity or a specific type of person with the sound from the branch component, reflecting its core association with human abilities and trades.
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我识破了他的伎俩。
歌舞伎是一种日本戏剧。
他用卑鄙的伎俩赢了比赛。
伎艺表演吸引了众多观众。
那些骗子的伎俩终于被揭露了。
学习歌舞伎需要多年的训练。
尽管他使尽各种伎俩，还是失败了。
在商业竞争中，不正当的伎俩往往会导致法律后果。