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The character "唾" is a semantic-phonetic compound comprising the "口" radical, which signifies its association with the mouth, and the component "垂", which primarily offers phonetic guidance while also suggesting a semantic link to drooping or falling. Etymologically, it has denoted saliva or the act of spitting since its early recorded use, with this core meaning persisting throughout its history. The character's structure reflects the physical concept of liquid being expelled from the mouth, and while its usage has broadened to include metaphorical expressions like "唾骂" indicating scorn, the fundamental reference to spittle has stayed central.
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唾液有助于消化食物。
他说话时唾沫横飞。
人们唾弃这种卑鄙行为。
医生检查了他的唾液样本。
他因背叛朋友而被唾骂。
唾液的分泌受到神经控制。
历史将唾弃那些战争罪犯。
尽管他被众人唾弃，却依然坚持自己的信念。