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The character 扈, structurally composed of the phonetic element 户 and the semantic radical 邑 indicating a settlement or region, originated as a place name for an ancient state during the Zhou dynasty and also once referred to a type of bird. Over time, its meaning shifted from denoting a specific location to representing a retinue or entourage, reflecting the extension of a household's influence through accompanying followers. This evolution is evident in classical compounds such as 跋扈, where the character contributes to a sense of overstepping boundaries and domineering behavior, thereby acquiring a negative connotation of arrogance. While the character's form has remained consistent with the 邑 radical condensed into its modern right-side placement, its core conceptual association with accompaniment and, by extension, coercive power dynamics has persisted through historical and contemporary usage.
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扈先生是我们班的老师。
国王的扈从很多。
扈从人员跟随领导出行。
这次活动有专门的扈从小组。
在古代，贵族常有扈从保护。
扈从的职责是确保主人的安全。
由于扈从的精心安排，访问顺利进行。
那位将军的扈从队伍显得格外威严。