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殴 is the simplified form of the traditional character 毆, a phono-semantic compound. Its right side features the radical 殳 (shū), depicting a weapon or the act of striking, which conveys the character's association with violence. The left side in the traditional form, 區 (qū, area), served as the phonetic component; this was simplified in the modern version while the striking radical was retained. The character's meaning has consistently centered on physical violence, encompassing fighting, beating, and assault. It frequently appears in legal and formal contexts pertaining to brawls, physical attacks, and intentional bodily harm.
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他殴打了那个人。
两名男子在街上互相殴打。
他被指控殴打他人。
酒后斗殴是违法行为。
他被一群人围住并遭到殴打。
警察迅速制止了这场殴斗。
任何形式的家庭暴力都包括身体上的殴打。
他的挑衅行为最终引发了一场殴斗。