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The character "睬" is formed by combining the radical 目 (eye) with the phonetic component 采, which historically carried connotations of picking or selecting. Its traditional form remains the same, and this structure visually suggests the act of directing one's gaze toward or singling something out for attention. Originally conveying the general sense of "to notice" or "to pay attention", its usage over time became more specific and emotionally charged, narrowing to primarily mean "to acknowledge" or "to respond", often in contexts where such recognition was deliberately given or, conversely, purposefully withheld. This semantic shift moved it from a neutral act of observation toward a more socially interactive gesture laden with intent.
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他不理睬我。
没人睬他的建议。
昨天他不睬我。
你为什么不睬我？
她始终不睬他的道歉。
即使他大声喊，也没人睬。
如果你不睬他，他会生气的。
尽管她多次尝试沟通，他仍然不睬不理。