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The character "蜕" is built from the insect radical "虫" combined with the component "兌", which functions phonetically while also carrying connotations of alteration or exchange. Its etymology is firmly anchored in the biological process of molting, where creatures such as insects or snakes shed their skin or exoskeleton. Over centuries, this literal meaning gradually extended into metaphorical territory, coming to signify any profound personal or abstract transformation, akin to a rebirth or renewal. The traditional form of the character, with its "兌" element, has preserved this conceptual link between physical shedding and broader change, allowing the character's structure to consistently reflect its dual applications in both natural and figurative contexts.
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这条蛇正在蜕皮。
幼虫蜕变成蝴蝶。
蝉蜕是一种中药材。
蜕皮是成长的过程。
每次蜕皮都意味着新生。
他经历了人生的蜕变。
公司正在经历蜕变阶段。
蜕化变质是危险的。