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The character 摸, meaning to touch or feel, is constructed from the hand radical 扌 combined with 莫 as a phonetic element, reflecting its association with manual action and its pronunciation. Historically, its core sense has always involved physical contact, typically with the hand, as seen in early usage where it denoted actions like stroking or groping. Over centuries, its application broadened to include more abstract meanings, such as probing or investigating a situation indirectly, and in modern contexts, it can imply gaining experience through trial or even copying a method by imitation. This semantic expansion demonstrates how a character initially tied to physical sensation acquired additional figurative dimensions while maintaining its fundamental link to tactile exploration.
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妈妈摸了摸我的头。
他在口袋里摸到了钥匙。
小猫喜欢摸毛线球。
他摸索着打开了台灯。
经过摸底，我们了解了情况。
在黑暗中，他只能摸索前进。
这项政策旨在摸清市场需求。
他对这个新领域还在慢慢摸索。