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The character "嫖" is structured from the semantic component 女, meaning woman or female, and the phonetic component 票, which originally suggested something light or swift. This combination initially produced meanings related to being lightweight and nimble, or even recklessly fast, with no inherent negative connotation. Over time, however, the character’s meaning specialized and shifted decisively toward the realm of illicit sexual commerce, specifically describing the act of patronizing prostitutes. This semantic evolution reflects a cultural association where the concept of frivolous or fleeting behavior, implied by 票, became exclusively attached to transactions involving women, as denoted by 女, solidifying its modern and sole contemporary usage.
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他因嫖娼被罚款。
嫖娼是违法行为。
警方逮捕了一名嫖客。
他涉嫌嫖娼被调查。
社会上反对嫖娼的声音很多。
嫖娼不仅违法，还损害健康。
为了打击嫖娼，政府加强了执法力度。
尽管法律禁止，但仍有人暗中从事嫖娼活动。