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The character "殴", which conveys the meaning to beat or hit, structurally combines the radical "殳", denoting actions related to striking or weaponry, with the phonetic component "区", a simplified form derived from the traditional "區". This composition has consistently pointed toward acts of physical violence, with the traditional form "毆" clearly displaying its phonetic association while the simplified version retains the essential semantic link through "殳". The core meaning of assault has remained stable over time, anchored by the radical's implication of forceful contact, and the character's evolution primarily involved a graphical streamlining of its phonetic element without altering its fundamental sense.
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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。