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The character 蝎, denoting the scorpion, derives from a phonetic-semantic compound structure where the insect radical 虫 classifies it as a creature, while the phonetic component has historically alternated between 曷 and 歇 across its forms. Originally applied in early texts to a variety of venomous insects, its meaning progressively concentrated on the scorpion alone, reflecting a linguistic refinement that anchored the term to a specific animal. The simplified iteration 蝎 consistently pairs the 虫 radical with 曷 for sound, whereas the traditional form 蠍 substitutes the phonetic with 歇, yet both versions preserve the core semantic indicator linking the character to the category of arthropods. This transition from a general referent to a precise zoological designation illustrates how the character's application became more specialized within the lexicon over its historical development.
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我在沙漠里看到蝎子
蝎子是一种毒虫
小心那只毒蝎子
天蝎座是我的星座
他被蝎子蜇伤了手臂
在干燥地区蝎子很常见
研究人员正在研究蝎毒
这只蝎子的毒性非常强烈