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The character "澡" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the water radical on the left, denoting its association with liquid, and the component "喿" on the right, which primarily serves as a phonetic indicator. Its etymology directly reflects the act of washing with water, and throughout its historical usage, the meaning has consistently centered on cleansing, though it has narrowed to specifically denote bathing or personal washing. The structural integrity of the character has been maintained, with the water element continuously reinforcing its semantic field, while "喿" also appears in other characters sharing a similar pronunciation. In modern context, "澡" is most frequently encountered in words like "洗澡", where it explicitly refers to the act of taking a bath.
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我每天都要洗澡。
他晚上洗澡。
她在浴室洗澡。
运动后洗澡很舒服。
孩子们喜欢一起泡澡。
我们决定去公共澡堂。
他习惯用冷水洗澡来锻炼身体。
洗澡前请确保热水器的温度是合适的。