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The character "死" has represented the concept of death or dying from its inception, with its structure consisting of the component "歹", which conveys notions of misfortune or decay, and "匕", acting primarily as a phonetic element while also suggesting a human form. While its core meaning has always centered on physical death, over time the character's usage broadened to include figurative applications, such as indicating a complete cessation of function or serving as an intensifier in expressive phrases. The traditional form of the character is identical in composition to its simplified counterpart.
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我的宠物死了。
他害怕死亡。
这只鸟已经死了。
死亡是不可避免的。
他死死地抓住绳子。
面对死亡，他非常勇敢。
如果不喝水，你会渴死的。
尽管面临死亡威胁，他依然坚持自己的信念。