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The character "哇" is etymologically a phono-semantic construct where the mouth radical (口) signifies its connection to vocal or auditory phenomena, and the element 圭 acts as a phonetic indicator. Initially employed in classical language to mimic the sounds of infant crying or the act of vomiting, it functioned primarily as an onomatopoeic device. This representational role gradually extended to form a verb meaning to vomit or spew. Subsequently, through linguistic interaction, the character acquired a modern interjectional function, often expressing surprise or admiration, a usage that coexists with its earlier literal meanings.
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哇，今天天气真好！
哇，你唱歌真好听！
哇，这部电影太精彩了！
看到礼物，她哇的一声叫出来。
孩子们哇哇地哭个不停。
听到这个好消息，他忍不住哇地欢呼起来。
如果你看到那片花海，一定会哇地惊叹。
尽管他努力保持镇静，但看到最终成绩时还是哇了出来。