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The character 耍 combines the component 而 on top and the radical 女 below. 而 serves as a phonetic element, historically depicting facial hair, while 女 places the character within the semantic field of female figures. Its core meaning refers to play, amusement, or engaging in recreational activities. This sense later expanded to include performing tricks or juggling for entertainment. The meaning further broadened to encompass negative behaviors such as toying with others, acting mischievously, or behaving unreasonably and frivolously, shifting from simple amusement toward manipulation or irresponsibility.
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孩子们在公园玩耍。
他喜欢耍小聪明。
你别想耍花招。
他在舞台上耍刀。
那个魔术师耍了一套戏法。
他经常耍赖，不承认错误。
政治家在演讲中耍手段。
他为了达到目的，不惜耍阴谋诡计。