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The character for addiction, "瘾", originates from its traditional form "癮", which is composed of the sickness radical "疒" combined with the phonetic and semantic component "隱", meaning hidden or concealed. This structure originally reflected a medical understanding of certain ailments as latent or chronic disorders that manifested persistently beneath the surface. Over time, the meaning shifted from a general sense of a stubborn physical affliction to specifically denote a compulsive dependency, initially in the context of opium use and later expanding to cover any powerful, habitual craving. The modern simplified form retains the sickness radical but replaces the complex "隱" with the simpler "隐", maintaining the core concept of a sickness that is ingrained and compelling.
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他对游戏上瘾了。
他最近烟瘾很大。
这个电视剧让人看上瘾。
摆脱网瘾需要很大的决心。
我不认为喝咖啡是一种瘾。
他成功戒掉了多年的赌瘾。
对购物上瘾会导致严重的财务问题。
因为药物的成瘾性，使用必须受到严格管控。