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The character "诀", traditionally written as "訣", is structurally composed of the semantic component 言, indicating speech, and the phonetic component 夬, which contributes both sound and connotations of parting or decision. Etymologically, this combination originally referred to concise or farewell speech, but its semantic range expanded over centuries to encompass structured methods, mnemonic formulas, and essential techniques, as evidenced in terms such as "口诀" for rhythmic formulas and "秘诀" for secret tricks. The simplified form "诀" preserves the phonetic element 夬 while adapting the semantic radical to its simplified counterpart 讠.
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他记住了这个数学口诀。
成功的诀窍是坚持不懈。
师傅把秘诀传给了徒弟。
这是快速学习的诀要。
他们含泪诀别，各奔东西。
他未曾留下任何诀别之言。
掌握诀窍后，工作效率大增。
这部典籍记载了古代的养生诀。