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The character 腻 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left component, the flesh radical 月, links it to bodily substances like fat or physical texture. The right side is the phonetic element, appearing as 貳 in the traditional form 膩 and as 贰 in the simplified 腻. Originally, the character described textures that were excessively greasy, oily, or cloying, often in reference to food or skin. This sense of overabundance naturally extended to a psychological meaning: a feeling of satiety, boredom, or aversion caused by overexposure. The idea of a sticky, clinging texture also gave rise to a secondary meaning, describing interpersonal relationships that are overly intimate or clingy.
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这个菜有点腻。
他玩腻了那个游戏。
油腻的食物对健康不好。
她细腻地描述了场景。
我腻烦了这种重复的工作。
蛋糕太甜了，吃多了会腻。
他对这个话题已经感到腻味了。
长期面对单调的生活，让人心生腻烦。