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The character "塞" structurally combines "宀" indicating an enclosed space, "工" often associated with action or means, and "土" representing earth or material, visually conveying the act of using substance to fill a void. Etymologically, it initially denoted concrete actions like stopping up or obstructing, and its meaning later extended to include abstract forms of blockage such as suppressing emotions or information, as well as referring to frontier passes that function as physical barriers.
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我的书包塞满了书。
路上塞车了。
他把袜子塞进鞋里。
这个箱子塞不下更多东西。
边塞地区风景壮丽。
他塞给我一张纸条。
管道被杂物塞住了。
在表格里塞入太多信息会显得混乱。