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The character "峡", denoting a gorge or strait, originates from its traditional form "峽", which combines the mountain radical "山" with the component "夾", the latter suggesting a sense of being pressed or confined between. This structural composition reflects the etymological concept of a narrow passage between mountains. The simplified form "峡" replaces "夾" with "夹", altering the graphic form while preserving the same phonetic and semantic association. Over time, the character's meaning has consistently applied to geographical features like mountain passes or canyons, with its usage稳固 in describing natural landscapes where hills or cliffs closely align.
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这条峡谷很美。
我们穿过了狭窄的峡谷。
海峡两岸的风景都很漂亮。
昨天我们参观了著名的三峡大坝。
游轮缓缓驶过美丽的峡湾。
这个海峡比那个海峡更宽阔。
虽然峡谷很深，但探险队还是成功穿越了。
在险峻的山峡中，修建铁路需要极高的工程技术。