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诀 (jué) is the simplified form of 訣, a phono-semantic compound. The speech radical 讠 (yán) on the left signals its connection to spoken words or instructions. The component 夬 (guài) on the right provides the phonetic element while also carrying historical connotations of separation. Its earliest meaning focused on bidding a final farewell, particularly the parting words spoken before death or a permanent separation. Over time, this meaning expanded to include memorable formulas, rhymed incantations, martial arts techniques, and closely guarded secrets or trade tricks traditionally passed down orally from master to student.
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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。