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The character "威" is structurally composed of the radical "女" and the component "戌", with "戌" originally denoting a weapon, which etymologically contributed to the sense of authority derived from the capacity to instill fear. Its early meaning centered on the formidable power of a ruler or military commander, often associated with coercive force, but gradually expanded to encompass more abstract notions of prestige, dignity, and influential might. The components "女" and "戌" have consistently defined its written form, reflecting its historical association with power through both structural and semantic elements.
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威士忌很好喝。
他的声音很威严。
这部电影很有威力。
不要威胁别人。
她在公司里威望很高。
权威专家发表了意见。
威武的军队保卫国家。
自然灾害展示了自然的威力。