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The character 机, meaning machine or opportunity, is a simplified form of the traditional 機. Its structure combines the semantic wood radical 木 with the phonetic component 几. The traditional character 機 paired 木 with the phonetic element 幼, originally denoting the intricate wooden mechanism of a weaving loom. From this specific wooden device, the core meaning expanded to encompass any complex mechanical apparatus, engine, or system. This semantic development mirrors technological progress from wooden tools to modern machinery. The concept further abstracted to signify a critical triggering point, yielding meanings like a crucial moment, turning point, or opportunity, thus linking the character to both physical technology and abstract timing.
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这是一架飞机。
我的手机坏了。
他抓住了好机会。
机场里有很多人。
机器人的技术很先进。
她机智地解决了问题。
这个机关的设计非常巧妙。
在危机中寻找转机需要智慧。