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Composed of the radical "女" for female and the phonetic element "方", the character "妨" originally conveyed notions of harm or obstruction linked to female influence, based on societal perceptions in early Chinese culture. As language evolved, this specific association faded, and the term came to denote general hindrance or interference, applicable to any agent or action that impedes progress. The structural integrity of the character has been maintained throughout its history, with no significant graphical alterations, while its semantic scope expanded to encompass a neutral sense of obstruction divorced from its initial gendered context.
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请不要妨碍别人工作。
大声喧哗会妨碍他人。
这些规定不妨碍你的自由。
路边停车会妨碍交通。
这样做不妨说是明智的。
过度保护反而会妨害孩子的成长。
他并无妨害公共安全的意图。
若不妨碍你的计划，我们不妨一同前往。