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The character "憎" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, combining the heart radical 心 to indicate its connection to internal emotions with the component 曾 acting primarily as a phonetic marker, guiding pronunciation rather than contributing meaning. This construction has consistently anchored the character's sense of hatred or aversion as a sentiment originating from the heart, a semantic focus that has persisted without major alteration from classical texts to contemporary usage. The phonetic role of 曾 has maintained auditory continuity over time, while the heart radical continues to provide a clear conceptual link to affective states, ensuring the character's representation of animosity remains stable and recognizable across historical contexts.
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他憎恨这种不公。
我憎恶说谎的人。
他脸上露出了憎恶的表情。
过度的自私会引起他人的憎厌。
她将内心的憎恨化为了奋斗的动力。
这种毫无根据的憎恨情绪必须被消除。
历史教导我们，种族间的憎恨会带来灾难。
他试图用理性和宽容来化解对方心中的憎恶。