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The character "导" derives from its traditional form "導", which structurally combined the semantic element "道" representing a path or way with "寸" denoting hand, thus conveying the concept of leading by hand along a path. In its simplification, the complex "道" was replaced by "巳", altering the character's composition while maintaining its core association with guidance. Historically centered on the idea of physical conduction, its meaning expanded over centuries to encompass abstract forms of direction such as instruction, management, and influence, reflecting a semantic broadening from concrete leading to metaphorical steering in various contexts.
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导游带我们参观博物馆。
导演拍了一部新电影。
导购员耐心介绍产品功能。
疏忽导致严重的事故。
父母应正确引导孩子成长。
那次谈判成为合作的导火线。
课程导论阐述了基本概念。
在复杂形势下，需要战略引导未来发展。