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The character "掷", representing the act of throwing, finds its origin in the traditional form "擲", which is constructed from the hand radical (扌) denoting manual action and the component "鄭" that primarily functions as a phonetic element. This structural composition underscores the character's inherent connection to physical exertion of force by the hand, with the phonetic component anchoring its pronunciation. Historically, the core meaning of casting or hurling an object has remained consistently central to its use, though it has been extended into various idiomatic and figurative applications, such as in "孤注一掷" where it implies a desperate risk akin to a final throw. The character's etymological design, emphasizing hand movement, has thus supported a stable semantic trajectory focused on the notion of projection, while its adoption in diverse linguistic contexts reflects subtle shifts in connotation without altering its foundational sense.
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他掷出了球。
孩子们掷沙包玩。
运动员掷标枪很远。
比赛前掷硬币决定顺序。
他用力掷出铁饼，打破了记录。
在游戏中，掷骰子可以决定移动步数。
尽管风很大，他还是准确地将手榴弹掷向目标。
在紧急情况下，他毫不犹豫地将救生圈掷向溺水者。