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Etymologically derived from the mouth radical "口" paired with "刁" as a phonetic element, the character "叼" initially conveyed the specific action of gripping an object between the teeth, often in reference to animals. Its structural composition has persisted without substantial modification, reflecting a direct semantic link to oral retention. Over time, the meaning of "叼" extended from this physical act to describe verbal expressions characterized by a sharp or caustic tone, thereby adapting the original concept of firm holding to the realm of speech. This evolution demonstrates how the character's core imagery of secure enclosure has been applied to both tangible and abstract contexts.
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狗叼着一根骨头。
小猫叼来一只老鼠。
他嘴里叼着一支烟。
老鹰叼走了一只小鸡。
孩子叼着奶瓶睡着了。
不要用嘴叼着筷子。
他习惯叼着笔思考问题。
警察训练警犬叼回物品。