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Etymology
Phonosemantic compound. 彳 represents the meaning and 𢼸 represents the sound. Based on the original meaning "go out and hide". The meaning later shifted to "conceal" and "tiny".
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The character 微 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left side features the "step" radical 彳, while the right side contains a phonetic component including 攵, which suggests action. Historically, its core meaning referred to concealment or secrecy. This sense later extended to denote physical smallness, such as being minute or slight. Over time, the meaning further broadened to include abstract concepts like subtlety, profundity, and insignificance. The structure, evoking subtle or barely perceptible movement, aligns with its modern use for anything on a minimal or microscopic scale.
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他对我微微一笑。
微风吹过湖面。
这里发生了微妙的变化。
信号在这里非常微弱。
她在微博上很受欢迎。
科学家正在研究微观世界。
他的收入微薄，难以养家。
这个方案还需要细微调整。