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The character for fishing, "钓", originates from its traditional form "釣", which structurally integrates the metal radical hinting at the hook's material with a component that initially represented a ladle, perhaps alluding to the scooping motion involved in the activity. This composition has consistently anchored the character's meaning to the method of angling with a hook and line, a sense that has remained central throughout its history. Over time, while retaining this primary definition, the character has also developed extended figurative applications, such as describing the act of seeking information or favor through indirect or cunning means. The simplified form maintains this conceptual link through its adapted components, preserving the essential connection to the tool and action it denotes.
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爸爸喜欢钓鱼。
周末我们去河边钓鱼。
爷爷在湖里钓到一条大鱼。
他用一根新鱼竿钓鱼。
钓鱼需要耐心和技巧。
有些人不为吃鱼，只为享受钓鱼的乐趣。
他这番话明显是在钓我的胃口。
社交媒体上的虚假广告常常是为了钓取用户信息。