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哄 is a phono-semantic compound: the left-side radical 口 (mouth) gives the meaning category of sounds or oral actions, and the right-side component 共 provides the phonetic clue. It is the simplified form of 鬨. Depending on context and tone, the character can either be a noun referring to a loud noise, uproar, or roar from a crowd, or a verb meaning to coax, pacify a child, or deceive someone with speech. This dual nature covers both chaotic collective noise and targeted interpersonal verbal acts.
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妈妈哄孩子睡觉。
爸爸哄女儿不要哭。
他哄骗了我很久。
我用糖果哄小孩。
她总是哄别人高兴。
你不要哄骗我的朋友。
他哄着孩子把药吃了。
观众被他的笑话哄得大笑。
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