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The character "峻" incorporates the mountain radical "山" alongside the component "夋", a combination that from its inception conveyed notions of elevation and precipitousness through both semantic and phonetic associations. Originally denoting the physical qualities of high and steep mountainous terrain, its meaning gradually broadened to encompass abstract characteristics such as severity, strictness, or rigor, a metaphorical extension that aligned the tangible abruptness of landscapes with intangible human qualities or conditions. This evolution in application reflects the character's structural consistency, where the enduring partnership between its components has supported a shift from purely geographical description to a wider lexical role in denoting intensity and exacting standards.
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这里的山势很峻峭。
他面临着严峻的挑战。
峻岭之间有一条小路。
天气严寒，地势险峻。
河流在峻峭的峡谷中奔腾。
尽管形势严峻，我们仍要坚持下去。
北方的山峦比南方的更加峻拔。
在如此严峻的经济环境下，企业必须采取峻厉的措施。