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The character "伎" is structurally composed of the person radical 亻 and the component 支, which functions as a phonetic element while also suggesting a sense of support or branch. Etymologically, it originally denoted human skill or artistic ability, closely aligning with the meaning of "技" in early usage. Over centuries, its semantic range narrowed to refer specifically to performers, such as dancers or musicians, often within theatrical or court contexts. Later developments saw the character acquire a layer of negative implication, particularly in the compound "伎俩", where it conveys the idea of a deceitful trick or cunning strategy.
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我识破了他的伎俩。
歌舞伎是一种日本戏剧。
他用卑鄙的伎俩赢了比赛。
伎艺表演吸引了众多观众。
那些骗子的伎俩终于被揭露了。
学习歌舞伎需要多年的训练。
尽管他使尽各种伎俩，还是失败了。
在商业竞争中，不正当的伎俩往往会导致法律后果。