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The character "惕" conveys the concept of caution, its form integrating the heart radical 忄 with the phonetic element 易, a structure that has persisted without major alteration. The heart component links the meaning to an internal state of mind, while 易, primarily serving as a sound indicator, may also carry an associative sense of change that complements the idea of being alert to shifting circumstances. In terms of semantic development, early uses of "惕" often implied a sense of fear or apprehension, which gradually narrowed to denote a more focused and deliberate vigilance, as seen in classical and modern contexts where it emphasizes careful attention to potential risks.
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我们必须保持警惕。
他警惕地看着四周。
在夜间行走时要特别警惕。
警惕能帮助我们避免危险。
尽管环境安全，我们仍不能放松警惕。
网络安全要求我们时刻保持警惕。
她的警惕性很高，从不轻易相信别人。
在复杂的社会环境中，保持必要的警惕是自我保护的重要手段。