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The character "噩" derives from an etymological association with sudden shock or alarm, and its structure is defined by four "口" radicals positioned around a central element, creating a visual impression of multiple mouths voicing outcry or distress. Initially conveying a sense of being astounded or shaken, its semantic range gradually narrowed to specifically denote that which is portentous, dreadful, or associated with misfortune, a shift observable in its modern applications within words such as "噩梦" for nightmare or "噩耗" for grievous news. This transition from general astonishment to a focused expression of calamity illustrates how the character's formative logic of collective vocalization came to embody concepts of profound adversity.
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我经常做噩梦。
他昨晚被噩梦惊醒了。
这个消息简直是噩耗。
噩耗传来，大家都很悲伤。
噩运似乎一直伴随着他。
听到噩耗时，她忍不住哭了。
连续几天的噩梦让他精神不振。
尽管噩兆不断，他们仍决定继续前进。