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线 is the simplified form of 線, a phonosemantic compound. The silk radical 纟 marks its association with threads, strings, and cords, while the phonetic component 戋 indicates the pronunciation. In the traditional character, the right side was 泉 (spring), which also evoked a continuous, flowing line. The simplified version replaced it with 戋, cutting strokes while preserving a similar sound. Its primary meaning is a physical thread, string, or wire, and from this it broadened to abstract concepts like geometric lines, boundaries, routes, and metaphorical connections.
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这条线是直的。
风筝的线断了。
请勿跨越这条安全线。
铁路线路需要定期维护。
警方根据线索找到了嫌疑人。
直线运动是最简单的机械运动。
经济危机导致失业率突破警戒线。
我们需要在竞争激烈的市场中守住底线。
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