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The character "撩" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, incorporating the hand radical (扌) to denote manual action and the component "尞" which primarily provides phonetic guidance. Its earliest meanings were associated with physical actions such as lifting or raising with the hand, as seen in classical texts. Over time, the semantic range of the character expanded to include abstract actions like provoking, stirring, or teasing, with contemporary usage often emphasizing playful or flirtatious interactions, a shift that illustrates the character's adaptation to broader social contexts while its form remained consistent.
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请不要撩那只小猫。
她的笑容很撩人。
他轻轻撩起窗帘。
春风撩动她的长发。
他用话语撩拨她的心弦。
每当夜晚，歌声撩起我的乡愁。
他试图撩她说话，但她保持沉默。
那部电影的情节撩人心弦，让人回味无穷。