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The character "搁", whose traditional form is "擱", structurally integrates the hand radical "扌" with the component "阁" or "閣", the latter itself comprising "门" and "各" in simplified and traditional versions respectively. Etymologically, it originated from the concept of placing objects upon a shelf or framework, associated with the meaning of "阁" as a pavilion or storage area. This connection established its initial sense of putting or setting something down. Over time, its meaning extended to include suspending an action, setting aside, and in certain contexts, bearing or enduring. The components in both forms maintain this relationship, with the hand radical denoting manual action and the right-hand element contributing to the notion of placement.
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把书搁在桌上。
他把杯子搁下了。
这件事先搁一搁。
船搁浅在沙滩上。
问题被搁置了很久。
秘密搁在心里很久了。
这个项目因资金问题搁浅了。
他们决定搁置分歧，继续合作。