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The character "嗤" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, integrating the mouth radical "口" to denote vocal actions with the component "蚩" which historically conveyed notions of foolishness and also served as a phonetic element. This compositional choice initially reflected a general concept of emitting sounds associated with ignorance, but over time its meaning refined to specifically indicate the act of sneering or laughing with contempt. The semantic shift from a broader association with folly to a precise expression of derision illustrates how the character's form and function coalesced, maintaining this focused sense through its usage without substantial alteration.
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他嗤笑我的想法。
他们总是嗤笑别人的失败。
他对这个建议嗤之以鼻。
众人对他的拙劣表演嗤笑不已。
虽然他的观点被嗤笑，但他并未放弃。
她嗤笑着转过身，显出不感兴趣的样子。
这种过时的理论难免会遭到年轻人的嗤笑。
对于他那种自命不凡的态度，朋友们私下里都嗤之以鼻。