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The character 流 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component 氵 (water) on the left indicates a connection to liquids or aquatic movement. The phonetic component on the right originally depicted a child born headfirst and later evolved into a form resembling 旒 without the flag element. The core meaning is to flow or circulate, or a stream of water. This concept extends to the movement of air or crowds, and also denotes a class, rate, or grade, as well as the spreading of rumors or ideas.
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河水在缓缓地流动。
这首歌现在很流行。
看到电影结尾，她流泪了。
这条河流经多个城市。
这个故事在民间流传了很久。
我的手机流量用完了。
他的英语说得很流利。
经济全球化导致资本和劳动力在国际间流动。