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The character 趣 is structured from the components 走, meaning "to walk", and 取, meaning "to take", with the latter also serving a phonetic role. Initially, the character denoted the act of hurrying or moving swiftly toward an objective, reflecting the concrete action of walking to obtain something. Over time, its meaning expanded from physical haste to abstract directional sense or inclination, eventually shifting to represent the concept of interest or amusement, as in being attracted to or engaged by something. The character's form has remained unchanged, with no separate traditional variant created through simplification.
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这个故事很有趣。
我对足球感兴趣。
旅行带来很多乐趣。
他的谈话很有趣味。
孩子们在公园玩得很有趣。
学习历史可以增加生活趣味。
这部电影的剧情发展出人意料，十分有趣。
通过长期观察，他发现了自然界的许多趣事。