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The character 搜 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 扌 on the left signifies actions done with the hands, while 叟 on the right provides the phonetic component. The hand radical grounds the character in physical action, denoting the manual process of searching, rummaging, or meticulously looking for something hidden. This meaning extends from a personal hunt for a lost object to systematic inspections by authorities seeking concealed items. The character's usage also encompasses abstract contexts, such as gathering information, data, or ideas, moving beyond tactile search to intellectual or digital investigation.
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我在搜索信息。
他喜欢搜集邮票。
警察搜查了车辆。
救援队正在搜救幸存者。
他们搜捕了逃犯。
我经常在网上搜索资料。
为了写论文，他搜集了大量文献。
在接到报警后，警方迅速展开了搜查行动。