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The character "耸", traditionally represented as "聳", originates from a compositional blend where the radical "耳" signifies the ear and the component "從" functions both phonetically and semantically, suggesting an upward direction or alignment. Initially conveying notions related to auditory impairment, such as deafening or being hard of hearing, the character's meaning gradually extended to describe physical prominence, as in objects that tower or stand high, and later acquired figurative uses involving the stirring of attention or causing alarm. In its modern incarnation, the form "耸" retains the "耳" element while replacing "從" with "从", a structural adjustment that follows conventional graphic simplifications without altering the core ideas of height or startling effect.
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大楼耸立在路边。
他耸耸肩表示无奈。
那座古老的塔耸立在山顶上。
远处的山峰高耸入云。
他耸耸肩，然后继续工作。
这座纪念碑耸立在广场中央。
面对质疑，他只是耸了耸肩，没有辩解。
这座新建的摩天大楼耸立在城市的天际线上，非常壮观。