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蛊
gǔ
Description
"蛊"是一个很老的字，古代的人相信它是一种用毒虫做出来的毒。
"蛊" is a very old character; ancient people believed it was a poison made from venomous insects.
今天我们常常看到"蛊惑"这个词，意思是用坏方法让人相信或听你的话。
Today we often see the word "蛊惑," which means to use bad methods to make people believe or listen to you.
Meanings
蛊gǔ
poison made from venomous insects (in old legends)
古代传说里有人会用蛊害人。
In ancient legends, some people used gu to harm others.
蛊惑gǔhuò
to bewitch, mislead, or seduce
他说的话蛊惑了很多人。
His words misled many people.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph of 虫 (insects) inside 皿 (vessel), showing bugs bred in a jar.
- Nuance
rarely used alone today; most common in the compound 蛊惑 (to beguile).
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