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The character "捷" is structured with the hand radical (扌) on the left and the component "疌" on the right, the latter acting as a phonetic element while also carrying connotations of quickness. Originally, this character conveyed the idea of seizing or capturing something swiftly, particularly in the context of military engagements where it referred to a rapid conquest or the acquisition of spoils. From this specific usage, its meaning broadened to denote success or triumph in a more general sense, evident in compound words like "捷报" for a victory dispatch. Over time, the emphasis on speed became more central, leading to its contemporary associations with agility and rapidity, as seen in terms such as "敏捷" meaning nimble or quick-witted, with the character's composition continually mirroring these semantic shifts through its action-oriented radical and swiftness-implying component.
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他反应很敏捷。
快捷的交通很重要。
捷报传递了胜利消息。
寻找捷径不是好方法。
捷运列车准时到达。
他敏捷地跳过了障碍。
由于信息处理快捷，效率提高了。
在现代战争中，捷报的及时性对于士气至关重要。