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Tracing the development of the character "肌" reveals its consistent phono-semantic structure, combining the flesh-indicating radical "肉" with the phonetic element "几" to guide pronunciation. In early usage, it referred precisely to human flesh or skin, distinguishing it from broader terms for animal meat, but as the language evolved, its meaning gradually specialized to denote muscular tissue in particular, aligning with more precise anatomical and physiological contexts. This semantic refinement occurred without alteration to the character's fundamental composition, allowing its form to continue reflecting both its original conceptual basis and its sound.
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我的肌肉很结实。
他每天锻炼肌肉。
她的肌肤非常光滑。
运动员需要强壮的肌肉。
按摩可以放松紧张的肌肉。
为了增强肌力，他经常举重。
这种蛋白质对肌肉生长很重要。
通过持续的训练，他的肌肉线条变得更加明显。