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The character "圾" is structured with the earth radical "土" combined with the phonetic component "及", which historically guided its pronunciation. Originally, this character carried connotations of peril or instability, as evidenced in classical writings where it described hazardous conditions or precarious edges. Over time, its standalone semantic value diminished, and it became predominantly embedded in the binomial term "垃圾", where it contributes to the meaning of refuse or waste. This semantic shift from representing danger to denoting rubbish illustrates a recontextualization of the character's use, while its graphical form has remained consistent across periods.
Example Sentences Hide
地上有垃圾。
不要乱扔垃圾。
垃圾需要分类。
他每天倒垃圾。
垃圾车来收垃圾了。
我们应该减少垃圾的产生。
垃圾分类对环境保护很重要。
在处理垃圾时，我们必须遵守相关规定。