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The character '痹' originated in early Chinese medical terminology to describe a physical condition of numbness or blockage, often associated with rheumatism or paralysis, and is structurally formed from the disease indicator '疒' combined with the phonetic component '畀'. Its core meaning centered on the obstruction of bodily channels or sensations, but over time the term acquired additional layers, extending metaphorically to denote states of mental or emotional stagnation and insensitivity. This semantic shift allowed the character to maintain its medical specificity while also serving in broader linguistic contexts to describe abstract forms of impediment or dullness.
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他的手指有些麻痹。
长时间坐着腿会痹。
医生诊断他患有痹症。
风湿痹痛让人难以忍受。
麻痹的症状需要及时治疗。
由于血液循环不畅，他经常感到肢体麻痹。
在寒冷天气中，关节炎患者更容易出现痹痛。
通过针灸和按摩，可以有效缓解慢性痹症带来的不适。