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The character "悼" incorporates the heart radical 忄 with the component 卓, which primarily serves a phonetic function. In its early usage, the character conveyed meanings related to fear or being alarmed, as seen in classical texts. Over time, its semantic range narrowed to specifically denote mourning or grieving for the dead, with the heart radical consistently linking it to emotional states. This shift from a general sense of distress to a focused expression of sorrow is reflected in the historical development of the character's application.
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我们悼念逝去的亲人。
他写了一篇悼念文章。
全国人民沉痛悼念这位英雄。
朋友们都来参加他的追悼会。
这首曲子表达了对逝去岁月的哀悼。
他在墓前悼亡时，不禁泪流满面。
这篇悼词情真意切，感人肺腑。
悼古伤今是许多文人作品的主题。