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The character "掀" is structured with the hand radical (扌) combined with the phonetic component "欣", directly indicating its early association with manual actions. Etymologically, it originated to denote lifting or raising with the hand, and over time its meaning expanded to encompass actions such as opening, uncovering, or removing a cover, often involving force or sudden motion. This semantic development included metaphorical extensions, such as stirring up or instigating events, reflecting a broader application beyond physical manipulation.
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他掀开了被子。
风掀起了她的头发。
他猛然掀翻了桌子。
记者掀开了事件的真相。
这场革命掀起了巨变。
新技术掀起了产业浪潮。
抗议活动掀起了全国性的讨论。
科学家掀开了宇宙神秘的一角。