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As a phono-semantic compound, 矫 combines the semantic radical 矢 (arrow) on the left with the phonetic component 乔 on the right, which indicates its pronunciation. Its traditional form 矯 uses the same radical with the traditional phonetic element 喬. The arrow radical alludes to the literal act of straightening a bent arrow, establishing the core meaning of correcting or rectifying something crooked or wrong. This concept extends metaphorically to mean correcting behavior, feigning a condition, or describing vigorous physical strength and agility.
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医生矫正了他的牙齿。
老师矫正了学生的错误。
他走路步伐矫健。
她说话有点矫情。
矫正视力需要配眼镜。
他的矫健身姿令人羡慕。
矫治不良习惯需要时间。
矫饰的情感无法打动人心。