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Derived from the traditional character "縱", which integrates the silk radical associated with filaments and the phonetic element "從" for pronunciation, "纵" originally denoted the act of releasing or loosening, such as letting out a cord. From this concrete action, its meaning extended to describe vertical direction and longitudinal alignment, incorporating spatial dimensions into its semantic field. Subsequent developments saw the character acquire abstract senses, including permitting or indulging behavior, and in military terminology, referring to the initiation of an offensive. The simplified writing "纵" maintains the silk radical in its reduced form "纟" and substitutes "从" for the more intricate "從", a modification that aligns with broader orthographic trends while conserving phonetic cues and foundational meanings. Through these transformations, the character has accumulated layered significances without losing its etymological connections.
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纵容孩子是不对的。
他纵身跳入水中。
纵火是严重的罪行。
这条铁路纵横全国。
他们在晚会上纵情歌唱。
纵使困难重重，我们也要坚持。
从山顶可以纵览全城景色。
他在会议上纵论国际形势。