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The character 徒 is composed of the radical 彳 (a step or walking) on the left, indicating movement, with 土 (earth) above 疋 (foot) on the right, reinforcing the idea of walking on foot. Its original meaning referred to traveling empty-handed or on foot without a vehicle. This sense extended to denote an infantry soldier, and later a follower or disciple who walks behind a master, as well as the concept of doing something in vain.
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这个徒弟很聪明。
我们徒步去公园。
他徒手打开了瓶子。
你的努力是徒劳的。
他是虔诚的信徒。
警察逮捕了那些暴徒。
这个学徒正在学习手艺。
他的计划徒增烦恼。