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The character 陀 is a phono-semantic compound: the left-ear radical 阝 on the left provides the semantic category of terrain, while 它 on the right contributes the phonetic value. Originally, it described rugged landscapes like steep banks or uneven slopes. Its usage later shifted dramatically with the arrival of Buddhism, where it became a common phonetic component for transliterating Sanskrit terms, most famously in 阿弥陀佛 (Amitābha) and 曼陀罗 (stupa or mandala). As a result, its original geographical meaning is now seldom used, having been largely replaced by these religious and phonetic functions.
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我喜欢玩陀螺。
陀螺旋转得很快。
奶奶经常念弥陀佛。
飞机上装有陀螺仪。
这个陀螺的颜色很鲜艳。
山路盘陀，行走困难。
陀螺仪是现代导航系统中重要的部件。
陀思妥耶夫斯基是俄国著名的作家。