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The character "垢" originates from a semantic-phonetic composition, integrating the earth radical "土" to convey its fundamental association with soil and physical grime, while the component "后" primarily provides a phonetic clue. Its etymology firmly anchors the character in the concept of tangible dirt or filth, a meaning consistently maintained in classical and modern usage. Over time, however, the application of "垢" broadened to include abstract notions of impurity, such as moral stain or disgrace, illustrating a natural linguistic extension from concrete to figurative realms. The structural integrity of the character has remained unchanged, with its traditional form continuing to represent both literal and metaphorical dimensions of defilement.
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衣服上有污垢。
厨房里有很多油垢。
他用刷子刷掉污垢。
水壶里积满了水垢。
因为长时间不清理，机器上都是污垢。
古老的雕像上覆盖着厚厚的尘垢。
定期清除水垢能延长家电寿命。
尽管她脸上有尘垢，但眼睛依然明亮。