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The character "弄" derives from an ideographic composition combining "王", representing a piece of jade, with "廾", depicting two hands, to illustrate the act of handling or playing with a precious object. Initially denoting physical manipulation, its meaning gradually extended to include abstract actions like conducting, managing, or causing a state, thereby acquiring uses in contexts ranging from practical tasks to more figurative expressions of teasing or meddling. This semantic shift allowed the character to adapt to various linguistic environments while maintaining a consistent form, and its core notion of interaction with an element persists in modern Chinese across numerous compound words and phrases.
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妈妈弄好了晚饭。
我把作业弄完了。
孩子弄脏了新衣服。
请你弄清楚这个问题。
他弄错了会议的时间。
我花了一个小时弄懂这道题。
如果你不小心，就会把事情弄糟。
他总是弄不明白为什么别人不同意他的观点。