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The character "截" originates from a conceptual blend where the component "戈", representing a weapon, combines with "隹", depicting a bird, to visually convey the act of cutting or striking. Its early meaning focused on physical severance, but over time it expanded to include abstract senses such as intercepting, stopping, or halting processes, reflecting a gradual semantic shift from concrete action to broader applications. Structurally, the character has maintained this composition, with "戈" underscoring forceful intervention and "隹" providing a tangible object, thus preserving a coherent link between form and evolving meaning without altering its fundamental etymology.
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申请截止日期到了。
他截住了那个球。
我们需要截断这段木头。
警察拦截了那辆车。
请截取屏幕的一部分。
这条河被大坝截流了。
从截面看，这个图形是圆的。
他们试图截获敌人的通信。