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The character "汹", denoting turbulent or surging water, originated from the traditional form "洶", which is composed of the water radical "氵" and the phonetic component "匈". In its simplified iteration, "汹" replaces "匈" with "凶", a component that similarly indicates pronunciation and introduces connotations of fierceness. Initially representing the sound and motion of agitated water, the character's meaning extended over time to describe any forceful or threatening impetus, evident in expressions such as "来势汹汹", while its primary association with water continues in modern compounds like "汹涌".
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洪水来势汹汹。
人群汹涌地冲向出口。
波涛汹涌的大海让人敬畏。
舆论对他的批评声势汹汹。
他内心汹涌着复杂的情绪。
改革的浪潮汹涌澎湃，不可阻挡。
面对汹汹而来的质疑，他保持了沉默。
金融市场暗流汹涌，投资者需格外谨慎。