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The character "哀" is structured with the component for mouth, "口", enclosed within the component for clothing, "衣", an arrangement that etymologically implies the vocalization of grief or lamentation. This graphic configuration likely originated from the conception of mournful sounds emitted during periods of sorrow, with the "衣" element historically linked to the character's phonetic properties in earlier stages of the language. Over time, the semantic range of "哀" has consistently centered on expressions of sorrow, mourning, and pity, extending to encompass related concepts such as compassion and sympathy in both classical literature and everyday usage. Its form has remained largely unchanged, and its fundamental meaning has persisted in reflecting human experiences of loss and empathy.
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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。