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The character 狠 is structured with the 犭 radical, derived from 犬 meaning dog, and the component 艮 which primarily serves a phonetic function. Its etymology associates it with canine attributes such as ferocity or stubbornness, and through semantic shift, it evolved to describe human traits of ruthlessness, severity, or intense determination, with modern usage centering on harshness and a lack of mercy.
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他狠心拒绝了帮助。
老板对他很凶狠。
敌人发动了狠毒的攻击。
他狠命地跑向终点。
这场竞争非常狠辣。
狠心之下，他放弃了梦想。
面对狠毒的批评，他保持了沉默。
在商战中，狠辣的手段有时是必要的。