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The character "轼", traditionally written as "軾", finds its origin in the horizontal handrail mounted on the front of ancient chariots, a design feature providing stability for passengers. Its structure is a phono-semantic compound, combining the radical "车", which signifies its relation to vehicles, with the component "式", primarily indicating its phonetic value. While the term initially referred strictly to this functional part of a carriage, its meaning expanded in classical usage to encompass a ceremonial gesture, as leaning forward to grasp the "轼" became a conventional symbol of respect or attentive observation in historical narratives. Over time, the character's practical application diminished alongside the chariot itself, leaving it largely preserved in literary and historical contexts, where it occasionally appears as a surname, with its simplified form retaining the essential semantic and phonetic relationships of the traditional construction.
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苏轼是著名的文学家。
我们学习了苏轼的生平。
这首诗是苏轼写的。
苏轼的诗歌影响了很多后人。
虽然苏轼一生坎坷，但他乐观豁达。
当我们读苏轼的作品时，总能感受到他的豪放与深情。
在宋代文学史上，苏轼的地位无可替代。
苏轼的‘轼’字，原指古代车上的横木，后来成为他的名字。