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The character 腔 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 月, derived from the character for flesh, indicates a bodily connection. The phonetic component 空 provides the pronunciation and also suggests the concept of a hollow space. The primary meaning refers to a cavity within the body, such as the chest or oral cavity. From this anatomical basis, the meaning extended to the realm of sound, where it designates a vocal tone, accent, or tune, metaphorically linking the resonance of bodily cavities to vocal production.
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口腔健康很重要。
他说话带有北方腔调。
医生用听诊器检查胸腔。
腹腔手术需要专业医生。
她的腔调听起来很温柔。
保持口腔清洁可以预防疾病。
胸腔和腹腔之间由横膈膜分隔。
这种腔肠动物的身体结构很简单。