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The character "携" derives from its traditional form "攜", which combines the hand radical "扌" indicating manual action with the component "巂" serving primarily a phonetic function. Originally, the character denoted the physical act of carrying or leading by hand, as documented in classical Chinese texts. Over time, its meaning broadened to encompass more general senses of bringing along or accompanying, resulting in modern applications such as in "携带" meaning to carry or portable, and "携手" referring to working together hand-in-hand. The simplified form "携" maintains the hand radical but replaces "巂" with a simplified right component, streamlining the character's structure while continuing its association with hand-related actions.
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请携带好您的物品。
他携带着一个沉重的行李箱。
两位领导人携手步入会场。
这次旅行我们准备携家带口。
这款手机的便携性深受好评。
他携多年研究成果回国创业。
政府与社会应携手应对人口老龄化。
便携式设备的发展改变了我们的工作方式。