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The character "障" is structured with the left radical "阝", a form derived from "阜" that conveys concepts associated with hills or terrain, and the right component "章", which primarily serves a phonetic function. Its early usage referred specifically to physical obstructions such as mountain barriers or constructed walls designed to block passage. Over centuries, the meaning extended beyond tangible impediments to encompass abstract hindrances and specialized applications, including medical conditions like cataracts, where it denotes an obstruction that impairs vision.
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前面有一个障碍。
法律保障我们的权利。
山脉是自然的屏障。
语言障碍很难克服。
他用了障眼法骗过我们。
障碍赛跑需要很多技巧。
社会保障体系不断完善。
科学家们正在研究如何清除这些障碍物。