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The character "鬼" derives from early pictographic representations of a supernatural being, often characterized by a prominent head, and its traditional form is structurally analyzed as comprising the component 白, which may symbolize a skull or face, above 厶, an element associated with privacy or concealment. Etymologically, the term originally referred specifically to the spirits of the dead, but over time its meaning expanded to include malevolent demons and broader supernatural forces, while also acquiring metaphorical applications to describe secretive, treacherous, or cunning qualities in human behavior and objects, as evident in words like "鬼祟" for stealthiness.
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我看到了鬼。
这个房子有鬼。
她害怕鬼故事。
调皮鬼又恶作剧了。
电影里的鬼很恐怖。
传说那片森林经常闹鬼。
他饿得像鬼一样瘦。
尽管没有证据，许多人仍然相信鬼魂的存在。