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The character 激 is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the water radical 氵 suggesting its early association with liquid movement and the component 敫 acting primarily as a phonetic indicator. Its original meaning concerned rapid or turbulent water flow, which later extended metaphorically to encompass the provocation or arousal of emotions and actions, such as stimulation or excitement. This semantic broadening allowed the character to apply to abstract concepts of intensity and agitation beyond its initial physical context.
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我非常激动。
这场比赛很激烈。
父母经常激励我。
这个故事激发了勇气。
不要激怒你的朋友。
激光用于医疗领域。
激流冲刷着岩石。
她满怀激情地歌唱。