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The character "胁" originates from its traditional form "脅", structurally composed of "劦" conveying the idea of combined or multiple forces and "月" derived from "肉" indicating a bodily association, with its earliest meaning referring specifically to the ribs or the sides of the human torso. This concrete anatomical sense naturally extended to embody the abstract concept of applying pressure or menace, as physical restraint often serves as a metaphor for coercion, leading to the verb meaning of threatening or compelling someone. Graphically, the character later saw a reduction in complexity where the component "劦" was substituted by "办", resulting in the simplified form "胁" which retains the "月" element to preserve the link to the body, and this structural change did not displace the etymological connection to force, as the character continues to denote acts of intimidation or duress in contemporary language.
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威胁他人是违法的行为。
不要胁迫别人做不愿意的事。
他是在胁从下参与犯罪的。
他因胁持人质被警方逮捕。
那个证人在受到威胁后保持了沉默。
犯罪分子以曝光隐私相胁逼。
他用胁肩谄笑的方式讨好上司。
这种胁肋部的疼痛需要详细检查。