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The character "啃" is constructed as a semantic-phonetic compound, incorporating the mouth radical "口" on the left to denote an action related to the mouth, paired with the component "肯" on the right primarily for its phonetic value. Etymologically, it emerged to specifically describe the act of gnawing or biting into hard objects, such as bones or tough food, and this core physical meaning has persisted over time. While retaining its original sense, the character has also expanded into metaphorical domains, often used to convey the idea of diligently studying or persistently tackling difficult problems, yet without undergoing significant structural alteration or shift in its fundamental definition.
Example Sentences Hide
他在啃苹果。
弟弟正在啃一块大排骨。
小猫喜欢啃我的手指。
考试前，他通宵啃书本。
这块骨头太硬了，狗都啃不动。
年轻人不应一味啃老，要自立。
他靠啃老本过日子，从不寻求突破。
面对这个技术难题，团队啃了三个月才攻克。