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The character 投 is a phono-semantic compound describing the action of throwing or casting. It combines the hand radical 扌on the left, indicating a manual action, with 殳 (shū) on the right. This right component originally depicted a hand wielding a tool or weapon, reinforcing the idea of forceful action and also providing the phonetic element. While the core meaning of physically tossing an object remains, its usage has expanded to include abstract actions like casting a vote, investing capital, or seeking refuge.
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他正在投篮。
我投了一票给那个候选人。
她投资了一家新公司。
请把信件投递到邮箱里。
他投身于慈善事业。
这个项目需要投入更多资金。
他投简历的时候非常小心。
如果你有意见，可以投入到讨论中。