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Composed of the hand radical and the phonetic component "秋", the character "揪" exemplifies the semantic-phonetic compound structure common in Chinese writing, where the radical conveys the domain of manual action and the other element indicates pronunciation. Originally representing the physical act of grabbing or seizing, its meaning has persisted in this concrete sense while also developing figurative applications, as seen in phrases conveying emotional distress or persistent attention. The use of "秋" as a phonetic marker without semantic contribution highlights the character's formation through phonetic association, and its consistent application over centuries demonstrates stability in its core concept despite subtle shifts in contextual usage.
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他揪住了我的衣服。
妈妈揪着我的耳朵。
别揪我的头发！
小狗揪着玩具不放。
警察揪出了那个坏人。
她揪心地看着比赛。
这个问题一直揪着他的心。
调查组揪出了事件的根源。