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The character "搪" is structured with the hand radical (扌) alongside the component "唐", forming a phono-semantic compound where "唐" offers phonetic guidance while the radical denotes manual action. Etymologically, it initially conveyed meanings of pushing or warding off, as in physical resistance or deflection. Over time, its semantic range expanded to include the application of a coating or plaster, evident in terms like "搪瓷" for enamelware, which involves daubing a glaze onto metal. Additionally, it acquired a figurative sense in compounds such as "搪塞", implying evasion or making excuses, extending from the concept of fending off obligations or inquiries.
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这是一个搪瓷杯子。
他试图搪塞我的问题。
不要用借口搪塞我。
搪瓷制品不易生锈。
每次问他，他都含糊地搪塞过去。
这个搪瓷锅的质量非常好。
面对质疑，他只能临时编造理由来搪塞。
尽管他用各种方法搪塞，但最终还是无法隐瞒真相。