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The character "蹙" derives from an etymological foundation where the component "戚", associated with sorrow and urgency, is integrated with "足", meaning foot, to create a sense of pressing or tightening. Its early usage centered on physical constriction, such as the act of treading or squeezing, but gradually acquired metaphorical dimensions, most notably in describing the knitting of brows to express worry or displeasure. This semantic expansion continued to include notions of cramped conditions and impoverishment, all while maintaining the underlying concept of restriction. The structural integrity of the character, with "戚" providing both phonetic and thematic cues, has supported this enduring lexical evolution.
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她蹙眉表示不满。
他蹙着眉头想事情。
看到错误，他蹙起了眉。
这个问题让他眉头紧蹙。
她蹙额沉思，显得很忧虑。
在窘蹙的经济环境下，人们节省开支。
他生活窘蹙，但从不向人求助。
面对复杂的局势，他双眉紧蹙，陷入了深思。