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Etymologically derived from the hand radical 扌 combined with 丁, the character 打 was initially used to denote the physical act of hitting or beating, with its structure as a phono-semantic compound remaining consistent over time. While its core meaning retains this association with manual impact, the semantic scope of 打 has substantially widened through metaphorical extension and habitual use, now functioning as a highly general verb that can describe actions ranging from crafting and assembling objects to engaging in activities like sports or communication, thus reflecting a gradual process where a concrete term acquired numerous abstract and contextual applications.
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我在打电话。
他每天打篮球。
妈妈在打扫房间。
请打开窗户。
我需要打印这份文件。
对不起，打扰你了。
医生建议我打针预防流感。
我打算明年去中国旅行。