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The character 畸 is structured with the radical 田, meaning "field", and the component 奇, which functions as both a phonetic indicator and a semantic hint for "odd" or "irregular". Its etymology originates from describing irregular, fragmented, or leftover portions of farmland. Over time, the meaning extended from concrete uneven plots to abstract concepts of asymmetry and imbalance, eventually denoting abnormal or deformed states, as in the compound 畸形. The character also maintains connotations of being fractional or residual, reflecting its agricultural roots.
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这种畸形很罕见。
医生检查了胎儿的畸形。
环境污染可能导致畸形。
这种畸变在图像中很明显。
社会上有一些畸形的价值观。
科学家研究了辐射引起的畸变。
这种畸形发育与基因突变有关。
长期暴露于化学物质可能造成器官的畸形。