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The character 咀, structured with the mouth radical 口 alongside the component 且, has historically denoted actions involving the mouth such as chewing or tasting, with the 且 element primarily functioning as a phonetic indicator while the radical anchors its meaning in oral activity. Over time, its semantic range has consistently centered on processes like mastication and savoring, as seen in enduring compounds such as 咀嚼, which directly references chewing. Although its application in modern language has become more specialized, often appearing in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday speech, the character maintains its fundamental association with mouth-based actions without significant divergence from its original conceptual core.
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他在咀嚼一块糖。
小狗喜欢咀嚼玩具。
咀嚼食物要细嚼慢咽。
她咀嚼着美味的牛排。
充分咀嚼有助于营养吸收。
咀嚼动作能锻炼面部肌肉。
科学家研究咀嚼与记忆的关系。
咀嚼频率可能影响胃部消化效率。