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The character "危" originates from an etymological concept combining a cliff and a kneeling person, conveying a sense of hazardous height. Its traditional form is structured with "厃" above "㔾", where "厃" suggests a precipice and "㔾" derives from a radical depicting a kneeling figure, together illustrating peril. The meaning shifted from denoting physical elevation and instability to encompassing abstract dangers, risks, and crises, while also acquiring verbal senses such as to endanger or threaten. This semantic expansion occurred without alteration to the character's composition.
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过马路很危险。
吸烟危害健康。
洪水危及村庄。
我们遇到了经济危机。
在悬崖边行走非常危险。
政府正在处理环境危机。
这种病毒可能危及全球公共卫生。
由于气候变化，许多物种处于危险之中。