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The character "疙" structurally integrates the semantic radical "疒", which consistently signals associations with illness or physical ailment, alongside the component "乞" that originally offered phonetic guidance. Etymologically, this formation anchors the character to the notion of obstructions or irregular protrusions, a connection preserved through its primary role in the compound "疙瘩" denoting skin lumps or swellings. Over centuries, its semantic scope extended from these concrete physical manifestations to encompass metaphorical impediments, such as unresolved thoughts or emotional knots, illustrating a gradual shift from purely medical descriptions to broader abstract applications within the language. This evolution in meaning occurred without substantial alteration to the character's core composition, maintaining the "疒" radical as a steady indicator of its foundational link to discomfort or irregularity.
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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。