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The character "憔" is structured with the heart radical 忄 and the phonetic component 焦, which carries the meaning of burnt or scorched, etymologically suggesting a state of being consumed or withered, particularly in relation to mental or physical distress. Historically, it appeared in classical texts to describe conditions of emaciation or fatigue, with its meaning gradually narrowing to emphasize a haggard or worn-out appearance, primarily conveyed through the compound "憔悴".
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他看起来很憔悴。
她最近很憔悴。
连续工作让他憔悴了许多。
看到她那憔悴的面容，我很心疼。
经过长时间的奔波，他显得格外憔悴。
她因为担心孩子的病情而日渐憔悴。
尽管疲惫憔悴，他仍然坚持完成这项任务。
在镜子里看到自己憔悴的模样，她决定好好休息。