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The character 叱, representing the act of scolding or shouting, is structured as a phono-semantic compound combining the mouth radical 口 with the phonetic component 七, a design that directly associates it with vocal expression. Etymologically, the mouth element conveys the source of sound while the phonetic part historically provided a cue for pronunciation, aligning with early character formation principles. Over time, its semantic range shifted from encompassing general exclamations or cries in classical usage to a more specific meaning centered on sharp rebuke or authoritative command, thereby narrowing in application while maintaining its original compositional integrity across historical texts.
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妈妈叱责了不听话的孩子。
他大声叱喝那些捣乱的人。
老师叱令学生安静下来。
父亲怒叱儿子的不负责任行为。
上司叱责下属的工作失误。
她忍不住叱骂那个说谎的人。
尽管被叱责，他仍然坚持自己的观点。
在激烈的争论中，他叱退了所有反对者。