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The character 咕 is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the mouth radical 口 paired with the phonetic component 古, which historically indicates its reading. Its structure has remained consistent, directly linking its form to its primary role in representing sounds through onomatopoeia. Initially and continuously used to mimic auditory impressions, 咕 appears in terms like 咕咕 for bird calls, 咕噜 for gurgling or rolling noises, and 咕哝 for muttered speech, maintaining a narrow semantic scope focused on auditory imitation without developing significant divergent meanings over its usage history.
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我的肚子咕咕叫。
他咕咚一声跳进水里。
小猫把球咕噜噜推走了。
她独自在角落里咕哝着什么。
他听见奇怪的咕噜声从管道传来。
鸽子在屋顶上不停地咕咕叫着。
他紧张地嘀咕着，不敢大声说话。
古老的木门被推开时发出咕吱的响声。