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The character "皱", representing the concept of wrinkles or creases, evolved from its traditional form "皺", which structurally integrates the semantic component "皮" for skin with the phonetic component "芻" to originally convey the specific notion of skin folds, and over time its meaning extended metaphorically to describe analogous textures on materials like fabric or paper, reflecting a broader semantic shift from bodily attributes to general surface irregularities. The simplified form "皱" maintains the skin-related element while altering the phonetic part, yet this structural adjustment did not fundamentally change the character's core meaning, which has consistently centered on the idea of crumpling or folding since its inception, demonstrating how its etymology and adapted form continue to inform its contemporary usage.
Example Sentences Hide
他的眉头皱起来了。
这张纸被揉皱了。
新买的衬衫不要弄皱了。
岁月在她的脸上留下了皱纹。
他皱巴巴的衣领显得很邋遢。
平静的湖面被风吹皱了。
这个难题让他一直皱着眉头思考。
生活的艰辛过早地刻皱了他的额头。