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The character "叛" is structured with the components "半" and "反", where "反" contributes the core meaning of rebellion or opposition, while "半" likely functioned as a phonetic element in its formation. Etymologically, it originally signified acts of betrayal or desertion, often in a political or military sense. Through historical usage, its meaning expanded to include general disloyalty and defiance, yet it has consistently retained these connotations of revolt and treachery in the language.
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他背叛了朋友。
这个叛徒被抓住了。
他们策划了一场叛乱。
背叛国家是不可饶恕的。
那个组织内部出现了叛变。
历史上有许多著名的叛国事件。
他因叛逃到敌国而被通缉。
在权力斗争中，叛离原阵营往往需要巨大勇气。