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喟 is a phono-semantic compound with the semantic radical 口 (mouth), indicating an association with vocalization, and the phonetic element 胃. It describes a deep, heavy sigh expressing complex emotions such as sorrow, resignation, or profound realization. Often found in classical and formal contexts, the character links the audible exhale of lamentation or contemplation to a state of internal emotional distress or weariness.
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