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The character "雹" for hail is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic component "雨", meaning rain, with the phonetic component "包", which hints at its pronunciation. This structure etymologically links the character to meteorological phenomena where ice pellets form and fall from clouds. The meaning of "雹" has consistently referred to hailstones since early usage, with no notable expansion or alteration in its semantic scope over time.
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昨天晚上突然下雹子了。
天气预报说下午可能有冰雹。
这场冰雹把菜园的叶子都打坏了。
春末的雹灾让果农损失严重。
雹子噼里啪啦地打在窗户上。
猛烈的雹暴伴随着雷电一起到来。
泥石流发生的时候，居然还夹杂着冰雹。
高速公路因路面结雹而暂时封闭。