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The character 奔 centers on the component 大, depicting a person with outstretched arms above a lower section historically derived from three foot symbols or 卉, later resembling three copies of 十. This structure visually captures a person taking rapid strides, aligning with its core meaning of running swiftly or fleeing. The sense extends to rushing toward a destination, eloping, or hurrying to complete a task, conveying urgency, swift motion, and directed effort.
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孩子们在草地上奔跑。
他奔向学校。
汽车在高速公路上奔驰。
他为生活奔波忙碌。
战士们奔赴前线。
她的舞蹈风格奔放自如。
河水急速地奔流。
难民们四处奔逃以求安全。