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惯 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left side features the semantic vertical heart radical 忄, indicating a psychological or mental state. The right side is the phonetic component 贯 (traditional: 貫), which originally depicted a string of coins and conveys the sense of passing through or connecting in a series. This structure expresses the idea of a mental state formed through repeated exposure, leading to complete familiarity. The core meaning is the development of a firmly established habit or an automatic behavioral pattern. It commonly describes someone accustomed to particular conditions, routines, or being excessively indulged.
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我已经习惯了这里的生活。
这是一种坏习惯。
他惯用左手写字。
公司按照惯例举行年会。
父母不应该娇惯孩子。
他是这个地区的惯犯。
她惯于在嘈杂的环境中工作。
惯性是物体保持运动状态的性质。