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The character "疚" is etymologically derived from the combination of the radical 疒, indicating illness or disease, and the component 久, which conveys a sense of prolonged duration, initially framing the term around the concept of a chronic or persistent physical ailment. Over time, its semantic range expanded beyond mere physical distress to encompass psychological states, particularly the enduring inner torment associated with guilt or remorse, a shift observable in literary usage where it gradually came to denote moral discomfort or self-reproach. This transition highlights how the character's structure continues to inform its meaning, with 久 reinforcing the idea of a lasting condition, whether referring to a sickness of the body or a lingering affliction of the conscience.
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我感到很内疚。
他对自己的行为内疚。
她为说错话而内疚。
愧疚的心情难以平静。
他内疚地低下了头。
因为伤害了朋友，他深感愧疚。
每当想起那件事，他就感到无比内疚。
尽管已经道歉，但他内心的愧疚感依然无法消除。