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The character "招" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the hand radical (扌) and the phonetic component "召", which itself means to summon. Its original meaning was to beckon or gesture with the hand, a direct association with physical action. From this concrete sense, the meaning expanded to include abstract actions such as recruiting individuals, attracting attention or consequences, and eliciting responses, including the act of confessing. The structure has remained consistent, with the hand radical denoting manual involvement and "召" providing both phonetic guidance and the core concept of calling or drawing in.
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他向我招手问好。
这家公司招聘程序员。
妈妈招待客人喝茶。
这个广告招来不少顾客。
招工启事贴在墙上。
他的新招数很有效果。
公司招考职员的要求很高。
招领失物的公告已经发出。