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胀, written as 脹 in its traditional form, is a phono-semantic compound. The left radical 月 (肉) indicates a body part or flesh, while the right component 长/長 suggests length or growth and provides the phonetic value. The flesh radical shows the original meaning related to a physical condition, specifically, bodily swelling or distension. Over time, its use broadened to describe the general expansion or inflation of any object under pressure, heat, or when filled with gas or liquid. Thus, 胀 can refer both to physical discomfort, like a bloated stomach, and to the swelling of inanimate things or even economic inflation.
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我的肚子有点胀。
气球膨胀起来了。
他的脚肿胀了。
吃太多容易胀气。
经济膨胀导致物价上涨。
这种材料遇热会膨胀。
肿胀的伤口需要及时处理。
通货膨胀影响了我们的生活。