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The character "咎" is structured from the components 口 (mouth) and 各 (each), with its composition implying a link between speech and divergent outcomes. Etymologically, it originally conveyed meanings of misfortune or disaster, but its semantic focus shifted over time to emphasize blame or fault, aligning the verbal aspect of the mouth component with the attribution of responsibility. This evolution reflects a transition from describing adverse events to denoting the assignment of culpability, while its graphical form has consistently incorporated these elements.
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他将失败归咎于运气。
别把错误归咎于我。
人们常将问题归咎于政府。
你不应该自咎过度。
这场事故的咎责在他身上。
公司领导引咎辞职了。
无需为他的过失而咎责自己。
尽管多方调查，事故的真正咎因仍未查明。