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The character "病" is constructed from the semantic radical "疒", which signifies sickness, combined with the phonetic element "丙", forming a cohesive unit that has historically conveyed the idea of illness through both meaning and sound. Originally in classical texts, this term denoted a grave or severe disease, distinguishing it from other words that described minor ailments, but over centuries its application broadened to encompass any physical or mental disorder. This semantic expansion allowed the character to be employed metaphorically in numerous compounds to indicate flaws, problems, or undesirable states. Despite these shifts in usage, the fundamental structure of the character has persisted without substantial change, maintaining its original compositional logic.
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他生病了。
她是医院的病人。
妈妈要去医院看病。
感冒是一种常见病。
病人住在三零一病房。
他因为生病请了病假。
爷爷有心脏病，要注意休息。
这种病的主要症状是发烧和咳嗽。