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The character "憋" is structured with the component "敝" above, indicating something worn-out or depleted, and "心" below, representing the heart or mind, which etymologically suggests a state of mental or emotional strain. Originally used to describe a narrow-minded or petty individual, its meaning expanded over centuries to encompass the physical act of restraining, such as holding one's breath, and the emotional experience of feeling stifled or suppressed.
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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。