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The character "滞" evolved from its traditional form "滯", which combines the water radical "氵" with the phonetic element "帶" to suggest obstructed or sluggish water flow, reflecting its early association with physical stagnation. Over time, its meaning extended from describing hindered liquids to encompassing abstract forms of delay, such as in economic or cognitive contexts, where it denotes slowdowns or impediments. The structural modification to "滞", with "带" replacing "帶" as a simplified phonetic component, did not alter its core semantic link to concepts of blockage and inactivity, maintaining its etymological connection to arrested movement while adapting to written usage.
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交通已经停滞了。
商品滞销很严重。
他因雨滞留在家。
经济发展停滞不前。
水流淤滞导致污染。
滞纳金会增加成本。
由于管理不善，项目进度滞后了。
市场需求的突然变化使产品滞销情况加剧。