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The character 绞, derived from its traditional form 絞, combines the silk radical 纟 (糸 in traditional) with the component 交, which denotes crossing or intertwining. This structure reflects its original meaning related to twisting strands, such as in silk or rope. Historically, its meaning broadened from twisting and wringing to include execution by hanging, as in 绞刑, while retaining the core idea of intertwining actions.
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这个绞肉机很好用。
他肚子突然绞痛。
工人用绞车提升货物。
绞杀案引起了公众关注。
这些电线需要绞合在一起。
绞刑的执行方式已有改变。
在古代，绞刑常用于处决罪犯。
绞肉机的设计考虑了安全因素。