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The character 鸿 is a phono-semantic compound, with the semantic radical 鸟 (bird) indicating its avian category and the phonetic component 江 (river) providing its pronunciation. Its traditional form, 鴻, uses the unsimplified radical 鳥 on the right. Originally, it referred to a large wild goose or swan known for long-distance migrations. From this image of vast journeys and great size, its meaning extended metaphorically to convey grandeur, scale, and profundity, often describing magnificent plans, immense expanses, or far-reaching knowledge.
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这条鸿沟很难跨越。
一群鸿雁飞向南方。
他正在规划公司的鸿图。
愿您新年鸿运当头。
这部著作堪称鸿篇巨制。
双方的分歧犹如一道鸿沟。
他的演讲气势恢宏，颇有鸿儒风范。
这项鸿业远图需要几代人的共同努力。