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The character "渣" structurally integrates the water radical (氵) with the component "查", etymologically suggesting moist residues or dregs derived from liquids. Its initial semantic field centered on tangible waste products such as sediment, lees, or industrial slag. Over time, the term's meaning expanded beyond physical remnants to encompass abstract notions of triviality or moral baseness, leading to modern pejorative applications like denoting contemptible individuals. The character's composition has consistently featured these two elements, with "查" acting primarily as a phonetic element while also contributing semantic associations related to sifting or examining residue.
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咖啡里有很多渣。
他喜欢吃豆渣。
清理炉子里的煤渣。
不要做社会的人渣。
果汁过滤后没有渣。
这些渣滓必须处理掉。
工厂排放的废渣污染环境。
尽管他行为恶劣，但不应简单地称其为渣。