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The character "蛟", denoting a mythical water dragon in Chinese mythology, is structurally composed of the semantic radical "虫", which classifies it as a creature or reptile, and the phonetic component "交", providing its pronunciation. Etymologically, this combination suggests a beast inherently connected to aquatic realms, with "虫" implying animal nature and "交" possibly evoking notions of intertwining shapes often attributed to draconic forms. Historically, the term's application has shifted slightly from early classical contexts where it could sometimes refer to large aquatic animals like crocodiles or serpents, toward a more specialized and consistent reference to a supernatural dragon capable of controlling floods and inhabiting rivers, a meaning that has solidified over time without substantial alteration to the character's form or core conception.
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传说中有一条蛟龙。
蛟龙生活在深水里。
人们害怕蛟龙的出现。
古代神话里常有蛟龙的故事。
蛟龙能够呼风唤雨。
探险家想寻找蛟龙的踪迹。
蛟龙在波涛中翻滚，气势惊人。
虽然蛟龙只是传说中的生物，但它的形象深入人心。