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The character 疙 is a phono-semantic compound, formed by the semantic radical 疒 (disease) surrounding the phonetic component 乞. Its etymology links it to medical or physical conditions, specifically denoting small, raised protrusions on the skin like pimples, boils, or insect bites. The meaning extends to describe any small, hard, irregular lump or knot found on objects or materials. It is most commonly used in the colloquial compound 疙瘩, which refers to both physical lumps and metaphorical knots or unresolved problems.
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我手上有个小疙瘩。
这个疙瘩有点疼。
妈妈帮我揉揉疙瘩。
皮肤上起了很多疙瘩。
他心里有个解不开的疙瘩。
这条路疙疙瘩瘩的不好走。
她因为过敏脸上长了疙瘩。
那个老树根上布满了疙瘩。