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The character "喷", derived from its traditional form "噴", structurally integrates the mouth radical "口" with the phonetic component "賁", which was later simplified to "贝", reflecting its core association with actions of expulsion or emission from the mouth. Etymologically, it initially denoted physical acts like spitting, blowing, or gushing, often used to describe water spurting or steam issuing forth. Over time, its meaning expanded beyond literal emissions to encompass figurative outbursts, such as vehement speech or sudden criticism, thereby preserving the inherent notion of forceful release while adapting to more abstract applications. This semantic shift illustrates how the character's foundational concept of rapid expulsion has continuously shaped its usage across different contexts.
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喷泉很漂亮。
他在喷香水。
不要喷太多水。
汽车在喷黑烟。
喷气式飞机很快。
他在喷壶里装满了水。
火山喷发了大量的岩浆。
他愤怒地喷出了一连串的抱怨。