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Composed of the movement radical "辶" and the element "川" denoting a river or flow, the character "巡" originally conveyed the idea of following a course or moving along a path, with its structure reflecting continuous motion. Etymologically linked to concepts of circulation and traversal, its early meanings involved traveling or making rounds without a specific purpose. Over time, the character's application narrowed to emphasize systematic movement for inspection or surveillance, particularly in contexts of official patrols and supervisory tours, thereby retaining its core notion of directed travel while acquiring a more authoritative and methodological sense.
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警察在街上巡逻。
巡回展览很受欢迎。
他负责巡查工厂安全。
巡演音乐会将下周举行。
巡警迅速赶到现场。
巡访期间他收集了很多意见。
巡天计划发现了新行星。
巡回医疗队为村民看病。