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危 is a phonosemantic compound consisting of the meaning element 卩 and the sound element 厃. The component 厃 depicts a person at the edge of a steep cliff, visually reinforcing the notion of height and instability, while 卩 shows a kneeling figure, which contributes the sense of fear or vulnerability. Together, these elements originally described the physical state of being perched precariously on a high ledge, a situation inherently involving the risk of falling. Over time, the meaning shifted from this specific image of elevated terrain to the more abstract concept of danger, hazard, and perilous circumstances, a sense that remains central to the character's modern usage in words related to safety and crisis.
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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。
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