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哀 is a phonosemantic compound: the mouth radical 口 indicates the meaning, and 衣 (yī) provides the sound. Its structure places 口 directly inside 衣, splitting the clothing component into upper and lower sections. The character expresses deep sorrow, grief, and mourning, and has extended to cover pity, compassion, and lamentation for the suffering of others.
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他的表情很悲哀。
我们哀悼逝去的朋友。
她眼中充满了哀伤。
这首歌表达了深深的哀思。
故事结局令人哀婉。
他哀叹自己不幸的命运。
在哀乐声中，人们默默致敬。
她的哀诉打动了所有人的心。
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