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The character "扮" is composed of the hand radical "扌" and the component "分", which primarily serves a phonetic function while loosely implying division or alteration. Its etymology points to an initial meaning of adorning or dressing up, with the hand radical suggesting the manual action of arranging one's appearance. Over centuries, the semantic range of "扮" expanded to encompass the act of performing or playing a role, particularly in theatrical settings, and it concurrently carries the sense of disguising or pretending. The structural integrity of the character, combining these two elements, has remained consistent throughout its documented use.
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她喜欢打扮自己。
他扮演一个医生。
妈妈打扮得很漂亮。
孩子们扮成动物。
她在剧中扮演女主角。
他扮鬼脸吓唬小朋友。
为了派对，她精心打扮了一番。
演员必须扮演出角色的内心世界。