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The character "妨" is structured with the radical "女" denoting female and the phonetic component "方" indicating its sound. Etymologically, it arose from the association of female influence with obstruction, and in early usage it conveyed meanings of harm or damage alongside hindrance. Over time, its semantic range narrowed to focus specifically on obstruction and interference, which became its core meaning in later classical and modern contexts, as seen in compounds such as "妨碍" for hinder.
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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。