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The character "警" is structurally composed of "敬" positioned above "言", with "敬" conveying a sense of caution and "言" representing speech, thus etymologically indicating a verbal warning or admonition. Its initial meaning centered on alerting or advising caution, but over time the term expanded to encompass concepts and institutions related to vigilance and public order, such as in the compound "警察" for police. The traditional form of "警" is not distinct from its simplified counterpart, and the components "敬" and "言" consistently define its structure in modern usage.
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警察在街上巡逻。
医生警告他不要吸烟。
我们要警惕危险。
狗对陌生人很警觉。
警车呼啸而过。
远处传来警笛声。
他负责警务工作。
这次事故为我们敲响了警钟。