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Composed of the water radical (氵) and the phonetic component "弗", the character "沸" has historically denoted the state of boiling or bubbling liquid, with its etymology directly linked to the agitation of water. The structure consistently combines these elements to convey the concept of boiling, where the radical indicates the liquid domain and "弗" provides phonetic guidance. Over time, while its core meaning has remained centered on physical boiling, such as in water or other fluids, the character's application broadened to metaphorically describe situations of intense activity or excitement, reflecting an extended semantic range without altering its fundamental construction.
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这杯沸水很烫。
锅里的水沸腾了。
沸腾的汤容易烫伤人。
他烧了一壶沸水来泡茶。
我看到沸水冒出了蒸汽。
在高原，水不到一百度就沸腾。
化学实验需将溶液加热至沸腾。
民众的情绪因这新闻而沸腾。