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The character "呆" is structurally composed of the radical "口" positioned above "木", a formation that suggests a mouth as unresponsive as wood, etymologically indicating dullness or a lack of mental agility. Its meaning has historically centered on foolishness or simplicity, though over time it also came to denote a state of blankness or being in a daze, reflecting a subtle expansion in its semantic range. The traditional form is identical, while an older variant "獃" incorporated the "犬" component, but the current standard character derives its sense directly from the juxtaposition of mouth and tree.
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他呆了一会儿。
他看起来有点呆。
小猫呆萌地看着我。
他呆坐在椅子上不动。
听到这个消息，他呆住了。
他呆滞的目光让人担心。
虽然他很聪明，但有时候表现得很呆。
在关键时刻发呆，可能会导致严重的后果。