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The character 奔 is built from 夭, a running person with arms outstretched and legs bent, placed above what were originally three 止 (foot) symbols, now written as 卉. These repeated feet, like in 走, amplify the idea of fast movement, depicting multiple rapid strides. Its core meanings are 'to run quickly' and 'to flee.' It also covers rushing toward a place, eloping, or hurrying to complete a task, consistently implying urgency and directed exertion.
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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。
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