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Derived from the traditional form 輸, the character 输 is a phono-semantic compound where the radical 车 (vehicle) on the left anchors its core meaning in transportation and physical movement. The component 俞 on the right primarily serves as the phonetic element, indicating pronunciation. Its original sense referred specifically to the logistical transport of goods by cart, moving items from one place to another. While this foundational meaning persists in modern terms related to pipelines and networks, the character also developed a distinct and widespread secondary meaning: to lose a contest, suffer defeat, or fail in a competitive situation.
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我们输掉了比赛。
他输给了强大的对手。
运输这些物资需要三天。
请输入您的个人信息。
输电线跨越了整座山脉。
这次比赛我们输得心服口服。
不断输血的伤员终于脱离了危险。
即使输了选举，他也不会输掉民众的支持。