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The character "哆" is constructed from the semantic component 口 (mouth) and the phonetic component 多 (duō, many). Its traditional form is identical. This structure reflects its original meaning related to the mouth, specifically describing the movement of the lips or jaw, such as in stuttering or the chattering of teeth. The meaning extended from this physical action of the mouth to denote a state of trembling or shaking more generally, as seen in words like 哆嗦 (duōsuo, to tremble). While the character retains its association with quivering, its core application shifted from primarily describing a speech or mouth-related phenomenon to encompassing a broader physical tremor.
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他冷得直哆嗦。
小狗害怕得哆嗦。
听到坏消息，她开始哆嗦。
冬天的时候，我经常哆嗦。
他的声音有点哆嗦。
他不仅手哆嗦，连声音也哆嗦。
在寒风中，他不由自主地哆嗦起来。
尽管他极力控制，但恐惧还是让他全身哆嗦。