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The character "蠕" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic radical "虫", which links it to insects or creeping creatures, and the phonetic component "需", providing an auditory clue to its pronunciation. Its etymology reflects an early conceptual association with slow, twisting movements, often of larvae or small animals, a meaning that has been consistently maintained through historical texts into contemporary usage. Structurally, the character has preserved this composition without alteration, and its application in modern language continues to describe wriggling motions, evident in terms like "蠕动" for peristalsis or gradual undulating movement.
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蚯蚓在泥土中蠕动。
毛毛虫缓慢地蠕动。
他的胃在蠕动。
昆虫的幼虫正在蠕动。
蠕动的生物让我感到恶心。
肠道蠕动有助于消化。
显微镜下能看到细胞蠕动。
在潮湿的森林里，各种蠕虫缓慢蠕动。