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The character "凝" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the radical "冫", representing ice or cold, and the component "疑", which functions primarily as a phonetic indicator but also carries connotations of hesitation or stagnation. Its earliest meanings centered on the physical process of congealing or solidifying, such as liquids turning into ice or vapors condensing. This core sense of becoming thick or immobile gradually extended metaphorically to describe abstract states of intense focus or fixation, as evidenced in later usage where "凝" denotes concentrated attention or steadfastness, such as in the terms "凝聚" for cohesion or "凝视" for a steady gaze.
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水凝固成冰。
他凝视着远方。
凝聚力使团队强大。
湖面凝结了一层薄冰。
她凝神倾听他的故事。
空气中的水汽凝结成露珠。
他的目光凝滞在旧照片上。
这篇散文语言凝练，意境深远。