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The character 阀, derived from its traditional form 閥, is structurally composed of the semantic component 门 (door) and the phonetic component 伐, which also carries connotations of striking or cutting. Initially, this character denoted a powerful family or clan, metaphorically representing a household of such stature that it controlled access or influence like a gatekeeper. Over centuries, its meaning expanded to encompass any dominant group or individual in spheres such as politics or finance, evident in terms like warlord or financial magnate. Subsequently, in technical contexts, the character was adopted to describe mechanical valves, devices that regulate flow through an opening, thus aligning with the core idea of controlled passage inherent in its original composition.
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这个阀门已经坏了。
请检查一下那个阀门。
水阀需要定期维护。
军阀控制了那个地区。
财阀对经济有巨大影响。
那个阀门工厂生产优质产品。
在历史上，军阀割据是常见现象。
这些财阀通过垄断市场获取利润。