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The character '颗' derives from its traditional form '顆', which integrates the semantic component '頁' pertaining to the head and the phonetic component '果' indicating sound. Initially, this character described small, round objects like grains or kernels, likely drawing a metaphorical link to the head's shape. Over time, its meaning shifted to primarily function as a measure word for small, roundish items such as pearls, teeth, or pieces of fruit, reflecting an expansion from a concrete noun to a grammatical classifier. The structural design, with '頁' evoking roundness and '果' sustaining phonetic cues, underscores this adaptation in usage while maintaining the character's etymological foundation.
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他吃了一颗糖。
这颗珍珠很漂亮。
妈妈买了几颗草莓。
我丢了一颗纽扣，很着急。
她有一颗善良的心。
这颗钻石的价值超过十万元。
医生建议我每天吃一颗维生素片。
那颗在夜空中最亮的星星，引导着迷失的旅人。