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The character '哽' is structured with the mouth radical '口' on the left and the component '更' on the right, where the latter primarily offers phonetic indication while subtly contributing to the notion of a change or interruption in vocal sound. Etymologically, this composition conveys the idea of a blockage in the throat that hinders speech or swallowing, anchoring its meaning in physical sensation. Over centuries, its usage evolved from strictly describing literal choking on objects to encompassing metaphorical instances where strong emotions, such as sorrow or joy, constrict the voice and cause speech to falter, thus reflecting a semantic expansion from tangible bodily reactions to abstract affective states without departing from its original conceptual foundation.
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她哽咽着说不出话。
他因激动而声音哽咽。
看到这一幕，他哽咽了。
悲伤的情绪让她哽咽。
他哽咽着讲述悲惨的故事。
尽管努力克制，她还是哽咽了。
在颁奖典礼上，他哽咽着感谢所有人。
听到那个消息，她哽咽得无法继续说话。