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The character 撇 is structured as a phono-semantic compound combining the hand radical 扌 with the component 敝, which primarily serves a phonetic function but also contributes a sense of wear or deterioration. Its early meanings centered on actions performed with the hand, such as throwing away or casting aside, which aligned with the semantic indication of the hand radical. Over centuries, the semantic range of the character broadened to encompass more specialized uses, including the designation of a left-falling stroke in Chinese calligraphy and writing, a sense derived from the motion of the brush. Further development saw it adopt meanings like to skim or to glance over, as in skimming a liquid surface, and to neglect or bypass, demonstrating a shift from physical action to more abstract applications.
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她撇嘴表示生气。
请撇开个人情绪。
他撇下了所有负担。
写毛笔字时要注意撇的画法。
他毫不犹豫地撇弃了旧习惯。
在讨论中，我们暂且撇开细节问题。
她试图撇清自己与那件事的关系。
尽管困难重重，但他从未撇下自己的责任。