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The character 猝 is structured with the dog radical 犭 alongside the component 卒, which functions as a phonetic element and implies abruptness. Etymologically, it initially denoted a dog darting out suddenly, leveraging the radical's reference to canine actions. This meaning later expanded to describe any sudden or unforeseen occurrence, as seen in modern usage like 猝死 for sudden death. The character's composition has stayed unchanged, with 卒 providing both pronunciation and the semantic notion of suddenness, while 犭 historically linked it to animal behavior.
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他猝死在家中。
他的去世非常猝然。
猝死的事件时有发生。
她听到消息后猝然晕倒。
我们必须预防猝发疾病。
猝变的天气影响了出行。
他的猝逝让家人悲痛。
猝发的火灾造成了损失。