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The character "谍", originating from its traditional form "諜", integrates the speech radical "言" with the component "枼", which carries connotations of thinness or layering, thus etymologically suggesting the transmission of precise and stratified information. Initially, this term broadly referred to the compilation of detailed reports and strategic intelligence, often within a military framework where such data informed tactical decisions. Over time, its meaning contracted to specifically describe clandestine information-gathering activities and the individuals who conduct them, evolving from a general concept of documented knowledge to the specialized domain of espionage. This semantic shift is mirrored in the character's enduring structure, where the speech element continues to denote communicative acts and the "枼" component subtly implies the hidden layers inherent in spycraft.
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我发现了一个间谍。
谍报工作很重要。
这部小说描写了谍战。
军队加强了防谍措施。
间谍利用高科技收集情报。
如果谍报泄露，后果将很严重。
这名间谍被敌方成功策反了。
在复杂的国际局势中，谍报人员必须保持高度警惕。