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The character 撞 is structured with the hand radical 扌 on the left and the component 童 on the right, where 童 functions primarily as a phonetic element. Its original meaning concerned striking or pushing with force, often involving manual action, and this core concept of impact persisted as the character's usage expanded. Over time, 撞 acquired additional meanings related to collision, such as in physical bumps or crashes, and further extended into metaphorical realms like unexpected encounters, as seen in the compound 撞见. The character's form has remained consistent, and its semantic range widened through various compounds, incorporating notions from accidental meetings to reckless actions, reflecting an adaptation from concrete physical force to broader applications of sudden contact or chance.
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我不小心撞到了门。
他不小心撞翻了桌子上的杯子。
两辆车在路口相撞了。
他走路时看手机，结果撞到了电线杆。
他的观点和我的观点相撞了。
她撞见他们在秘密开会。
这名运动员在冲撞中受了重伤。
经调查，肇事司机是醉酒后撞的人。