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The character "巡" is structured with the walking radical "辶" combined with "川" meaning river, conveying the idea of moving along a defined path or course. Etymologically, it originated to describe the act of patrolling or making inspection rounds, akin to following a river's flow. Its core meaning historically centered on systematic movement for examination or supervision, as seen in early texts. Over time, the term expanded to include general touring or circulating, and it acquired specific applications such as indicating the serving of drinks in rounds during banquets, reflecting a shift from purely administrative duties to broader social contexts.
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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。