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The character "径", derived from its traditional form "徑", etymologically originates from the semantic radical 彳, indicating a path or movement, combined with 巠, which functioned as a phonetic element. This composition initially denoted a small footpath or trail. Over centuries, its meaning extended metaphorically to represent a direct course or method, and it later adopted technical definitions such as the diameter of a circle in geometry. The evolution of its meaning reflects a shift from concrete to abstract applications while retaining the core concept of a way or passage.
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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。