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The character "焦" structurally integrates "隹", denoting a bird, with "灬", representing fire, to convey the concept of scorching. Its initial meanings involved physical burning, as in "烧焦" for charred objects. Over time, the character's application broadened to abstract realms, such as describing anxiety in "焦急", where the fervor of fire metaphorically parallels emotional distress. In modern usage, it also signifies a focal point, evident in "焦点", a term adapted from optical principles where concentrated light or heat converges.
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我的面包烤焦了。
焦糖蛋糕很好吃。
他看起来很焦急。
焦点放在问题上。
他因焦虑而失眠。
火灾后房屋焦黑。
焦炭用于钢铁生产。
焦耳是能量单位。