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Which words have completely departed from their original meanings?

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有哪些文字发展到现在已经完全脱离了最初的本意?

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First recorded Aug 10, 2026, 8:39 AM CST · latest Aug 17, 2026, 8:38 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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