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The character "捶" is structured with the hand radical (扌) on the left and the component "垂" on the right, where the radical indicates manual action and "垂" primarily serves as a phonetic element. Etymologically, this composition aligns with the character's original sense of striking or pounding with the hand, as seen in classical Chinese texts. Over time, its meaning has centered on actions involving beating, thumping, or hammering, and it appears in compounds such as捶打 for striking or捶背 for pounding the back, reflecting consistent application in contexts of physical impact.
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妈妈给我捶背。
他用力捶打着门。
弟弟生气地捶桌子。
我累了，朋友帮我捶背。
昨天他捶了我的肩膀。
工人用锤子捶打铁块。
如果你背疼，我可以帮你捶一捶。
在传统的制作过程中，工匠们反复捶打金属以塑造形状。