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The character "豁" is structured with the semantic component "谷", meaning valley, and the component "害", which primarily serves a phonetic function. Its original meaning referred to a physical gap or opening, such as a breach in a valley or mountain pass. This concrete sense gradually extended to describe abstract states of openness or clarity, as in expressing an open mind or clear understanding. Over time, the character acquired additional meanings, including to exempt or remit, often used in formal contexts such as legal exemptions. The composition of "谷" and "害" has remained consistent in its written form, supporting these semantic developments from literal to figurative applications.
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墙上有一个豁口。
他被豁免了罚款。
他的性格很豁达。
我豁然明白了这个道理。
面对困难时，他表现得很豁达。
这项政策豁免了低收入家庭的税收。
经过老师的讲解，我的思路豁然清晰。
为了成功，他决定豁出去努力一次。