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The character "湍" is etymologically derived from the water radical, denoting its association with aquatic elements, and the component "耑", which functions primarily as a phonetic marker. Its structural composition directly implies the concept of rapidly moving water, a meaning that has persisted consistently over time without major alteration. Although the phonetic component "耑" possesses its own semantic values, within "湍" it does not contribute additional meaning, allowing the character to maintain a precise focus on torrential or swift-flowing water. This semantic stability has ensured that "湍" continues to be used specifically in contexts describing hydraulic speed and turbulence.
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这条河水很湍急。
湍流的声音很大。
小心湍急的河流。
山间的溪流湍急而清澈。
暴雨后河水变得湍急。
湍流中航行非常危险。
由于地形陡峭，这里的水流常年湍急。
工程师们设计了特殊的水坝来减缓湍流的速度。