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The character "惑" is structurally composed of two primary components: the phonetic element "或", which by itself can mean "maybe" or "some", and the radical "心", meaning heart or mind. This combination effectively conveys a sense of internal uncertainty or a mind in a state of "maybe", which directly points to its core meaning of confusion, doubt, or perplexity. Its traditional form is identical, as this character was not simplified in the modern reform process. Over time, while its fundamental sense of mental bewilderment has remained constant, its application has broadened to encompass the act of causing such a state in others, leading to meanings such as to delude, to mislead, or to be led astray. This extension from an internal condition to an external, often manipulative, action illustrates a logical semantic development where the internal feeling of doubt is projected outward as a causative force.
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我对这个决定感到困惑。
不要被虚假广告所迷惑。
她脸上露出疑惑的表情。
金钱的诱惑使他走上了歧途。
老师耐心地解答学生的困惑。
在众多选择中，他感到迷惑不已。
这个复杂的问题一直困惑着研究人员。
面对舆论的迷惑，他保持了清醒的头脑。