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The character 捷, whose traditional form is identical, is structurally composed of the hand radical (扌) on the left and the component 疌 on the right, which historically functioned as a phonetic element and also carried a connotation of quickness. Its earliest recorded meanings centered on military success, specifically the capture of spoils or prisoners following a battle, which logically extended to signify victory or triumph in a more general sense. From this notion of a swift and successful outcome, the character's meaning further evolved to directly describe actions that are quick, nimble, or accomplished with rapid efficiency, which are its primary modern meanings alongside its original sense of victory.
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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。