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磕 is a phono-semantic compound character describing the impact between solid surfaces. The left semantic radical 石 (stone) indicates its meaning relates to the hardness of stone and the resulting sound or effect of striking it. The right component 盍 serves as the phonetic element, providing the character's pronunciation. Its core meaning is the action of knocking or bumping two hard objects together, which often produces a sharp sound. This physical action is the basis for the term used in kowtowing, a gesture where one bumps their forehead against the ground as a sign of deep reverence or submission.
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我的头磕到了墙。
弟弟磕破了膝盖。
他磕磕绊绊地读完了课文。
小孩磕头向长辈拜年。
路上磕磕碰碰是常事。
他不小心磕掉了牙齿。
这段山路磕得我脚疼。
生活中难免会遇到磕绊。