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The character "捂", with its traditional form "摀", is structured as a phono-semantic compound combining the hand radical (扌) to indicate manual action and the phonetic component "吾" for sound. Its etymology relates to the physical act of covering or sealing with the hand, as implied by the semantic element. Over time, the meaning extended beyond literal covering to include metaphorical uses such as concealing information or muffling sound, while the core association with hand-based action persisted through these semantic shifts. The components in both the simplified and traditional forms have remained consistent, reflecting the character's functional origin without altering its fundamental composition.
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他用手捂住嘴。
她害羞地捂住了脸。
天冷了，他把手捂在口袋里。
听到坏消息，她捂着脸哭了。
他迅速捂住了流血的伤口。
孩子捂着耳朵不敢听巨响。
别总捂着问题，要说出来解决。
他用围巾捂住口鼻以防灰尘。