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The character now represented by "适" traces its lineage to the traditional form "適", which is structurally composed of the radical "辵" suggesting movement and the component "啇" functioning primarily as a phonetic indicator. Initially conveying the concrete action of proceeding toward or arriving at a destination, the semantic range of "適" expanded abstractly to denote the state of being correctly aligned with conditions or expectations, thus encompassing meanings such as appropriateness, comfort, and conformity. The contemporary form "适" retains the conceptual essence of this evolution through its inclusion of the movement-oriented radical "辶", a streamlined version of "辵", while incorporating "舌" in place of the original phonetic element, resulting in a structurally distinct character that continues to embody ideas of suitability and harmonious correspondence.
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这本书很适合孩子。
这个房间很舒适。
这里的气候很适宜。
请适当休息一下。
他很快适应了新环境。
我们必须适应变化。
找到适合自己的学习方法很重要。
在适当时机做出决定是成功的关键。