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The character 匿, meaning to hide or conceal, originates from an early form composed of two integral components: the enclosure radical 匸, which semantically suggests the act of hiding or covering, and the component 若, which primarily served a phonetic function but may also have contributed a sense of compliance or semblance, reinforcing the idea of something being kept out of view. Over its long history, the core meaning of physical concealment has remained constant, yet its application broadened significantly to encompass abstract notions such as harboring intentions, concealing one's identity, or withholding the truth. The traditional form retains this original structure, visually and conceptually linking the idea of enclosure with the action it describes, a relationship preserved through the character's evolution in both form and extended usage.
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他匿名写了这封信。
匿名用户发表了评论。
证据被隐匿在文件夹中。
藏匿罪犯是违法行为。
她匿名捐赠了一笔钱。
匿名举报保护了举报人。
犯罪分子经常隐匿真实身份。
在数字时代，匿名性带来了隐私和安全的问题。