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As a phono-semantic compound, 辜 combines the semantic radical 辛 (relating to punishment or crime) with the phonetic component 古. Its primary meaning centers on guilt, sin, or offense against law or morality. The presence of the punishment radical underscores the severe consequences of wrongdoing. The character also extends to express disappointing others, failing expectations, or ingratitude.
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他是无辜的。
不要辜负父母。
我们绝不能辜负信任。
那个无辜的孩子哭了。
辜负别人的好意是不对的。
她感到自己辜负了大家的期望。
在调查中，他被证明是完全无辜的。
如果你继续这样做事，将会辜负所有支持你的人。