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The character 徐 originates from an early representation of the concept of moving or walking slowly, a sense still retained in its core meaning of "gradually" or "gently". Its traditional form is composed of the radical 彳 on the left, which denotes a step or movement, and the component 余 on the right, which primarily served a phonetic function but may also have contributed an associated sense of ease or surplus. While its fundamental meaning of unhurried action has persisted through its history, the character also became established very early as a common surname, a usage derived from the name of an ancient territory and entirely independent of its adverbial meaning, thus allowing the character to carry these two distinct significances concurrently.
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徐明是我的朋友。
微风徐徐吹来。
徐老师教我们数学。
徐步走入公园里。
他徐徐地放下杯子。
徐风吹过湖面，泛起层层涟漪。
经济发展需徐图渐进。
徐缓的旋律营造出宁静的氛围。