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The character "砸" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the semantic component "石", meaning stone, and the phonetic component "匝", which provides its pronunciation. This structure directly associates the character with actions involving hard, stone-like objects, specifically denoting to smash, pound, or hit with force. Etymologically, it originated to describe physical impact, and while its core meaning has remained centered on breaking or striking, it has also developed extended uses, such as referring to the failure of an endeavor or the dissolution of a group, thereby incorporating notions of figurative collapse or ruin.
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他砸碎了花瓶。
我不小心砸了脚。
昨天他砸坏了窗户。
因为生气，他砸了手机。
他想砸开核桃，但是失败了。
他用石头砸向那只狗。
他的计划被彻底砸了。
如果不小心，这块石头可能会砸伤人。