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The character "歹" originated from a pictograph representing a broken bone, which inherently conveyed notions of calamity or death. Its structure is relatively simple, consisting of four strokes in its current form. Initially tied to physical remains, the meaning of "歹" gradually extended to encompass abstract concepts of badness or evil. This semantic expansion led to its contemporary role as a morpheme denoting negativity, frequently used in compounds related to crime or malice.
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歹徒被警察抓了。
他对她没有歹意。
你好歹试一试吧。
这个人非常歹毒。
那个歹徒终于被制服了。
他的歹念让人害怕。
虽然他有歹意，但没行动。
你好歹听一下我的解释再说。