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The character "猛" is a phono-semantic compound structured with the dog radical "犭" on the left, semantically linking it to qualities of animalistic fierceness, and the component "孟" on the right, which primarily serves as a phonetic indicator. Its etymology points to an initial meaning centered on violent or aggressive behavior, often in reference to animals, but over centuries its usage expanded to encompass notions of vigor, intensity, and suddenness in broader contexts. The character's form has remained consistent, and its semantic development illustrates a shift from literal ferocity to applied descriptions of forceful or abrupt actions, all while retaining its compositional elements.
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风猛烈地吹着。
他猛然站起来。
洪水猛涨得很厉害。
战士向敌人猛冲过去。
猛兽在森林里寻找食物。
油价最近猛涨了不少。
虽然对手很强，但他猛力反击，终于赢了。
在经济猛增的背景下，社会问题也日益凸显。