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The character "窘" is structured from the radical "穴", meaning cave, combined with "君", which primarily functions as a phonetic component, together evoking the conceptual image of being confined within a cavernous space. Historically, this composition conveyed a state of physical constraint or material poverty, suggesting a person trapped in difficult circumstances. Over time, the semantic emphasis shifted from external hardship to internal psychological distress, specifically denoting the feeling of embarrassment or being flustered in socially awkward situations. This transition reflects a broader linguistic trend where original literal meanings give way to more abstract emotional states, all while the character's graphical form has remained consistent in its construction.
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他看起来很窘。
在大家面前他有点窘。
他陷入了窘境。
那个问题让他十分窘迫。
他窘得说不出话来。
在严肃的场合下，他感到特别窘。
资金短缺使公司处境窘困。
尽管他试图掩饰，但窘态还是暴露无遗。