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The simplified character 戏 derives from the traditional 戲, which combines the phonetic element 鬳 with the radical 戈 (halberd) to originally signify a military mock battle or martial contest. The simplified form replaces the complex left side with 又 (meaning "again" or "right hand"), while preserving the 戈 radical. Initially referring to armed drills or performances, the meaning gradually expanded beyond combat to include theatrical plays, dramas, games, and playful teasing.
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我们在玩游戏。
这场戏很好看。
他喜欢看戏剧。
不要戏弄别人。
游戏时间结束了。
戏剧表演非常精彩。
她在这部戏中饰演母亲。
孩子们在公园里嬉戏玩耍。