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The character "呼" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic component "口", meaning mouth, and the phonetic component "乎", which guides its pronunciation. This structural arrangement inherently associates the character with actions emanating from the mouth, such as producing sound or expelling air. Its earliest applications centered on the act of exhaling or vocal shouting, but over time its semantic range widened to encompass concepts like calling out to someone, issuing a summons, or making an appeal. The character has preserved this core association with oral expression while evolving to serve in various compound words that specify related actions, including "呼吸" for breathing or "欢呼" for cheering, reflecting an adaptive yet stable connection to its etymological roots.
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妈妈呼唤我回家。
小狗呼呼地睡觉。
我们欢呼球队获胜。
他呼吸着清晨的空气。
狂风呼啸而过。
这项政策得到了广泛呼应。
他呼呼地喘着气跑完了全程。
紧急情况下，记得及时呼救。