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The character "征" is structured with the radical "彳", denoting movement, and the component "正", which contributes a sense of direction or alignment. Its early usage referred to the act of embarking on a long journey or a military march. In classical Chinese, the character was employed predominantly in contexts of military campaigns and expeditions, reflecting a focus on organized movement for conquest. Over time, its meaning narrowed to emphasize aggressive actions such as subduing territories or waging war, while its structural composition remained unchanged.
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我们征求你的意见。
政府征收了新的税款。
他开始了漫长的征途。
军队正在征兵准备战争。
这些云是下雨的征兆。
战时政府可以征用私人财产。
人类已经征服了许多疾病。
他的征途充满了挑战和机遇。