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The character "臀" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the phonetic component "殿" and the semantic component "月", which historically derives from "肉" and denotes a bodily part, directly indicating its meaning of the buttocks. Its etymology aligns with this anatomical reference, and the character's structure has remained consistent in its standard form with these elements. Over time, the meaning of "臀" has stayed specifically focused on the hips and posterior, without broadening or shifting to other senses, maintaining its primary lexical function in both classical and modern contexts.
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我的臀部有点疼。
他摔伤了臀部。
锻炼可以塑造臀部曲线。
长时间坐着对臀部不好。
医生检查了他的臀部伤势。
这件裤子的臀围太紧了。
在健身中，臀桥是一种有效的练习。
由于缺乏运动，她的臀部肌肉变得松弛。