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The character "抖" is constructed from the hand radical (扌) on the left, indicating an action related to the hand or movement, and the phonetic component "斗" (dǒu) on the right, which historically also contributed a sense of abrupt motion or shaking. Its core meaning has consistently related to the action of trembling, shaking, or causing something to vibrate, as seen in classical usage describing the shaking of objects or the physical tremors of the body. While this primary sense remains central in modern Mandarin, the character's application has broadened to include abstract or figurative extensions, such as the social phenomenon of "抖包袱" (delivering a punchline) or the trembling associated with fear, without losing its fundamental link to vibratory motion.
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他冷得发抖。
手机在抖动。
他抖落身上的雪。
我喜欢看抖音视频。
地震时，整个房子都在抖动。
听到消息后，他忍不住颤抖起来。
每当寒冷的风吹过，窗户就会微微抖动。
在激烈的比赛中，他的双手因紧张而不断发抖。