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The character "痰" is etymologically derived from the sickness radical 疒 combined with 炎, which functions phonetically but also carries the semantic implication of inflammation or heat, aligning with the traditional humoral concept of phlegm as a morbid secretion arising from internal fire or imbalance. Its core definition as phlegm or sputum has persisted through time, while the associated medical understanding has shifted, from a broad pathogenic substance in classical medicine thought to cause stagnation and disease through damp accumulation, to a more narrowly defined physical excretion in modern clinical terminology. The character's structure has remained unchanged, with its components continuously reflecting the notion of a disease state linked to inflammatory conditions.
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请不要随地吐痰。
医生说我痰多。
感冒后痰变多了。
他把痰吐在痰盂里。
咳嗽带痰是常见症状。
多喝水可以帮助化痰。
如果你痰中带血，要看医生。
痰的颜色和质地能反映健康状况。