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The character 径 means a narrow path, track, or diameter. Its traditional form, 徑, has the left radical 彳, indicating walking or movement. The right component, 巠, is a phonetic element originally depicting underground streams. The simplified form replaces the complex 巠 with the simpler 圣 for easier writing. The connection to walking aligns with its core meaning of a physical footpath or route, which later extended to include mathematical terms like a circle's diameter and metaphorical uses for methods or means to achieve a goal.
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沿着小径走。
这是一种有效的学习途径。
这条小径通向一个美丽的花园。
他径直走进了老板的办公室。
工程师需要计算这个圆形的直径。
他们选择了一条不同寻常的创业途径。
研究人员通过新的途径解决了那个难题。
探险队在密林中开辟了一条狭窄的兽径。