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The character "戳" is structured with the component "翟" serving primarily a phonetic function alongside the semantic component "戈", which denotes a weapon and points to actions involving piercing or stabbing. Its original sense was to pierce or stab with a pointed object. Over centuries, its meaning extended to include related physical actions like poking or jabbing, as well as the application of a seal or stamp. In modern contexts, the character has further acquired metaphorical uses, such as denoting the act of exposing a falsehood or puncturing an idea.
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别用手指戳我。
他戳破了那张纸。
请戳这里盖章。
她戳穿了他的谎言。
用针戳一下这个洞。
戳记是重要的官方标志。
他试图戳破我的理论漏洞。
轻轻戳一下屏幕就能解锁手机。