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The character "坷" is composed of the earth radical (土) combined with the phonetic component "可", which signals its pronunciation while semantically linking it to soil or earth. Its etymology centers on the idea of rough or lumpy earth, with historical usage referring specifically to clods or uneven patches of ground. The character's meaning later became primarily embedded in the compound "坎坷", where it contributes to conveying notions of bumpiness or adversity, thus expanding its application from describing physical terrain to representing metaphorical difficulties in life.
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这条路很坎坷。
他经历了无数坎坷。
坎坷的生活让他坚强。
在坎坷中成长是宝贵的。
面对坎坷，我们不要放弃。
人生的坎坷教会我们很多。
即使前途坎坷，也要勇往直前。
克服坎坷需要决心和毅力。