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The character "浴", representing the concept of bathing, is etymologically constructed from the water radical on the left, which directly associates it with liquid, and the component "谷" on the right, functioning primarily as a phonetic guide but also evoking the image of a contained space like a valley, thereby conceptually framing the act of bathing as an immersion within a defined volume of water. Its core meaning has remained consistently tied to washing or cleansing with water, while over time it has acquired metaphorical extensions in literary and compound formations, such as in "浴血" to describe being engulfed in conflict or "浴火" implying a transformative trial, thus expanding its usage into abstract realms of experience while retaining its foundational aquatic reference. The structural synergy between its semantic and phonetic elements has ensured a stable representation of its original intent throughout the character's historical employment.
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浴室里有一个浴缸。
他用浴巾擦干身体。
沐浴后我觉得很舒服。
商店里卖各种沐浴露。
夏天我们去海边做海水浴。
日光浴对健康有好处。
这个浴场设施非常齐全。
在温泉浴中放松身心是一种享受。