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The character 涛 (simplified) or 濤 (traditional) is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 氵 (shuǐ) indicates a connection to water and fluid movement. The right component 寿 (shòu), or 壽 in traditional form, provides the phonetic element while meaning "longevity". The character originally described large, powerful ocean waves or turbulent river currents. In literary and poetic usage, its meaning extends metaphorically to evoke powerful momentum, overwhelming historical forces, roaring sounds, or sweeping, tumultuous events.
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波涛非常大。
涛声很响亮。
大海的波涛不断。
他听着涛声入睡。
波涛拍打着岩石。
清晨的海涛声很美。
面对生活的波涛，他从不退缩。
在暴风雨中，波涛变得更加狂暴。