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The character "援" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the hand radical (扌) on the left, indicating manual action, and the component "爰" on the right, which provides phonetic guidance while also contributing its own semantic association with pulling or aiding. Originally denoting the physical act of pulling or drawing something inward, its meaning gradually broadened to include the provision of help or support, reflecting a shift from concrete manipulation to abstract assistance. This conceptual extension further allowed the character to acquire the figurative sense of drawing upon abstract sources, such as in the act of quoting or citing textual evidence, demonstrating how its core idea of drawing out evolved to encompass both physical and intellectual realms of support.
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救援队迅速出动。
国际组织提供了医疗援助。
在困难时期，朋友互相支援。
他援引了法律条文来辩护。
这项政策旨在援救经济困境中的企业。
政府决定向灾区增派援手。
通过外交途径寻求外部援助是常见做法。
在辩论中，他多次援引权威数据以增强说服力。