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扣 is a phono-semantic compound with the semantic radical 扌 (hand) on the left, indicating an action performed by the hands or fingers. The right-side component 口 (mouth) provides the phonetic element for its pronunciation. The original meaning referred to the action of striking or knocking, such as on a door. Over time, the meaning expanded to include actions like fastening a button, placing a cover over something, or forcefully detaining someone or something. It also acquired mathematical and financial meanings related to deducting or discounting an amount from a total sum.
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请扣好安全带。
他把扣子扣上了。
老师扣了我五分。
他扣球非常厉害。
因为迟到，他被扣了工资。
公司扣除了他的部分奖金。
警察扣留了违章车辆。
由于多次违规，他的驾照被扣留了三个月。