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The character '唤', denoting the act of calling or summoning, originates from its traditional counterpart '喚', structured with the mouth radical '口' on the left to signify vocal action and the component '奐' on the right providing phonetic guidance. While '奐' in isolation implied notions of exchange, within '喚' it primarily functions as a sound indicator, solidifying the character's association with audible summons. Throughout its historical usage, the meaning has steadfastly centered on vocal invocation, yet it has also developed extended senses such as arousing or awakening, evident in modern compounds like '唤醒'. The simplified form '唤' adapts this composition by substituting '奐' with its simplified variant '奂', thereby preserving the character's essential form and function.
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妈妈唤我回家。
小鸟在树上呼唤。
清晨的阳光唤醒了我。
他大声呼唤朋友的名字。
钟声唤起了我的回忆。
春天唤醒了沉睡的大地。
这首歌唤起了人们的爱国热情。
历史的教训不断呼唤我们珍惜和平。