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The character 憋, consistently formed with the phonetic component 敝 positioned above the semantic component 心, derives its core concept from this structure, suggesting a distressed or worn state of the heart or mind, which historically implied suppression or constriction. Etymologically, the element 敝 contributes a sense of depletion or breakdown, while 心 anchors the meaning in emotional or internal experience, leading to an original sense of holding back or being pent up. Over time, its application narrowed from a broad indication of repression to more specific uses, such as denoting the physical act of breath retention or the psychological state of frustration and stifled emotion, reflecting a gradual specialization within the enduring theme of internal restraint.
Example Sentences Hide
我憋不住笑了。
房间里很憋闷。
他憋得脸都红了。
我憋了一肚子话。
别憋在心里，说出来吧。
这种天气让人憋屈。
他憋着气完成了任务。
长期憋闷会影响健康。