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The character "抖" is structured with the hand radical on the left and the component "斗" on the right, the latter originally denoting a measuring container, which suggests an action involving the handling or tipping of such an object. This etymological construction points to an early association with shaking or jostling motions, as one might employ when emptying a vessel. Over time, the meaning of "抖" expanded from describing physical tremors to encompassing metaphorical vibrations or oscillations, reflecting a gradual semantic broadening. In contemporary usage, it retains its core sense of trembling while also appearing in compound words that convey rapid, repetitive movements, illustrating how its application has adapted to modern linguistic contexts without altering its fundamental composition.
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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。