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The character for "eyelid", now written as "睑", derives from its traditional form "瞼", which is composed of the semantic component "目" meaning "eye" and the phonetic component "僉" (qiān) providing a rough indication of sound. This structural logic clearly points to its specific anatomical meaning, which has remained consistent in its usage over time. The phonetic element "僉" may also carry a connotation of joining or covering, conceptually aligning with the eyelid's function as a protective layer that closes over the eye. While the character's graphical form has been altered through simplification, its core etymological construction and defined meaning as the movable skin covering the eye have not shifted.
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我的眼睑很重。
她轻轻闭上了眼睑。
他的眼睑微微颤抖。
眼睑发炎需要治疗。
请保持眼睑清洁干燥。
在强光下，他眯起了眼睑。
医生检查了她的眼睑是否有肿块。
由于长时间使用电脑，他的眼睑经常感到疲劳和干涩。