Definitions
arch. legendary venomous insect; to poison; to bewitch; to drive to insanity; to harm by witchcraft; intestinal parasite
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The character "蛊" derives from its traditional form "蠱", a compound ideograph that depicts three insects within a vessel, symbolizing the generation of poison through their confinement. This structure, with the "虫" components representing creatures and "皿" as the container, visually conveys the concept of a toxic substance, and the simplified form preserves this essence by placing a single "虫" above "皿". Originally referring to a physical poison or parasitic worm, the meaning of "蛊" gradually extended to describe supernatural harms and psychological afflictions, often linked to practices of sorcery where poisons were believed to be used for malign purposes. Thus, the character's evolution reflects a transition from a literal biological agent to a broader cultural symbol of hidden danger and mystical corruption.
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谣言常常蛊惑人心。
他用诡计蛊惑了群众。
这种宣传容易蛊惑年轻人。
不要被虚假信息蛊惑。
你怎么能蛊惑你的朋友呢？
虽然他知道真相，但还是被蛊惑了。
那些蛊惑人心的言论应该被禁止。
在古代，蛊毒被认为是一种神秘的毒药。