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The character 嗡, denoting the onomatopoeic sound "wēng", is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic component 口, which broadly indicates sounds produced by the mouth, and the phonetic component 翁, which supplies its pronunciation. Its creation was specifically for mimicking buzzing or humming noises, such as those made by insects or machinery, and this core representational function has remained central to its use. While initially a direct sound symbol, its application has broadened to metaphorically describe any persistent, droning resonance in various contexts, from crowded rooms to mechanical operations, without any shift in its fundamental structure or composition. The character has maintained this consistent form throughout its history, with no separate traditional variant that required simplification, as its construction has always been standardized around its auditory purpose.
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房间里嗡嗡响。
电脑风扇嗡嗡作响。
夏天蚊子嗡嗡飞。
工厂里机器嗡嗡运转。
老旧空调发出嗡嗡噪音。
每当夜深人静，冰箱的嗡嗡声特别明显。
飞机从头顶飞过时，巨大的嗡嗡声震耳欲聋。
在密集的蜂群中，嗡嗡声交织成一片，令人感到不安。