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The character "岗", originating from its traditional form "崗", structurally integrates the mountain radical "山" with the component "岡", which signifies a ridge or raised land, thus initially denoting a physical geographic feature like a hilltop or mountain ridge. Over time, its semantic range broadened from mere topography to include strategic military locations such as watchposts or sentry stations, reflecting a functional shift towards human occupancy and defense. This conceptual expansion allowed the character to acquire more abstract meanings, eventually referring to any designated post or station, which in modern usage is evident in terms like "岗位" indicating a specific job position or role. The simplified form "岗" retains the mountain radical while condensing the phonetic element, illustrating a systematic modification that continues to echo the character's etymological connection to elevated landforms and their derived purposes.
Example Sentences Hide
他站在山岗上眺望。
这个岗位需要耐心和细心。
保安在门岗认真执勤。
新员工已经到岗开始工作。
战士们在哨岗上守卫边疆。
公司为关键岗位提供了培训。
工厂裁员导致许多工人下岗。
那位老兵常常回忆起戍守边岗的岁月。