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骂, the simplified form of 罵, is a phono-semantic compound that pairs the meaning component 吅 (two mouths, indicating clamor and verbal confrontation) with the phonetic 马 (mǎ). This structure directly reflects the meaning: two mouths hurling words at a target, akin to a verbal assault. The character denotes scolding, cursing, or severely reprimanding someone, encompassing informal swearing and formal castigation alike. It consistently conveys anger, disapproval, and outward-directed verbal abuse, while the component 马 contributes its sound and anchors the pronunciation.
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妈妈今天骂了我。
爸爸骂弟弟不听话。
老师骂学生上课说话。
他经常骂人，很不礼貌。
她被骂后哭了很久。
不要随便骂别人，要讲道理。
他因为犯错被老板大骂一顿。
尽管他被误解，但并没有反骂回去。
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