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The character "抉" is structured as a semantic-phonetic compound, integrating the hand radical (扌) to indicate manual action with the component "夬" which provides phonetic guidance and contributes a sense of decisive breaking or opening. Its original meaning involved the physical act of gouging or extracting, as evidenced in early texts where it described removing eyes or digging out objects. Over time, this concrete sense evolved to encompass more abstract applications, such as selecting between options or exposing hidden truths, which is reflected in its contemporary use within compounds like "抉择" for decision-making. The consistent composition underscores its enduring link to active intervention, while the phonetic element continues to inform both its sound and its semantic association with resolution and revelation.
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他面临重要抉择。
我们需要慎重抉择。
在困难中抉择不易。
她终于抉择了未来道路。
面对两个机会，他抉择了很久。
人生的抉择往往影响一生。
如果必须抉择，我会选前者。
在道德与利益之间抉择是艰难的。