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The character "哄" is structured with the mouth radical "口" on the left, signaling its association with verbal expression, and the component "共" on the right, which historically provides phonetic guidance while also implying a collective or shared action. Initially linked to sounds produced by groups, its early meanings centered on loud, chaotic noises or the uproar of a crowd, as seen in terms like "起哄". Over centuries, its semantic range broadened to include verbal deception, such as in "哄骗", where speech is used to mislead, and later took on a softer nuance referring to the act of coaxing or soothing someone, often a child, through gentle words. This progression from collective noise to individualized speech acts demonstrates how the character's core connection to vocal communication adapted to encompass both disruptive and persuasive human interactions.
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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。