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The character "挨" is structured with the hand radical (扌) on the left and the phonetic component "矣" on the right, indicating its original connection to physical actions involving the hand. Its early meanings centered on concepts like pushing or leaning against, but over time it acquired additional senses related to enduring hardship or suffering, as well as delaying or moving slowly, reflecting a shift from purely physical descriptions to include abstract experiences of patience or adversity.
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我挨着妈妈坐。
小狗挨着猫睡觉。
他今天挨饿了。
我不想挨骂。
因为迟到，他挨批评了。
在战场上，士兵们挨饿受冻。
如果你不努力，就会挨打。
尽管挨了许多苦，他仍然坚持学习。