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The character 臂, denoting the arm, is etymologically a phono-semantic compound incorporating the semantic element 月, a form of the 肉 radical that signifies flesh or bodily components, combined with 辟 which serves as a phonetic indicator. This structural arrangement has been stable over time, emphasizing its inherent connection to human anatomy. Although its fundamental meaning has always centered on the arm, historical usage in classical contexts occasionally saw it employed in broader or more specialized references, yet in contemporary language it continues to primarily signify the limb without substantial alteration to its original semantic scope.
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我的手臂有点疼。
他举起手臂打招呼。
锻炼可以增强臂力。
她用双臂抱住了孩子。
他的臂膀非常强壮。
医生检查了他的左臂。
在比赛中，他展示了惊人的臂力。
由于长时间工作，他的手臂感到麻木。