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The character 震 structurally integrates the semantic component 雨, denoting rain or weather phenomena, with the component 辰, which primarily serves a phonetic role. Etymologically, it originated with the concrete meaning of thunder, directly linking the atmospheric disturbance suggested by 雨 to the resulting shock or vibration. From this core sense, the character's application extended to describe physical shaking and tremors, as in seismic events, and later developed abstract connotations for anything causing sudden disturbance or profound impact, such as alarming news or influential forces.
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这座城市地震很少。
震动惊醒了睡梦中的孩子。
爆炸声震撼了整个山谷。
雷声震得窗户嗡嗡响。
地震震级达到了七级。
科学家正在研究震源深度。
他的言论震怒了全体民众。
频繁的地震活动预示着可能的大震。