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The character "换", denoting exchange or change, originates from its traditional form "換" where the hand radical (扌) implies physical action and the right-hand component "奐" offers both phonetic guidance and a semantic association with alteration. Over time, its fundamental meaning of swapping or substituting has persisted, yet its application expanded within compound terms to cover notions like conversion, replacement, and commercial trade. The simplified form "换" retains the hand radical while adapting the component to "奂", a stylistically reduced element that continues to carry the original phonetic value and core concept without deviating from its historical linguistic function.
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我需要换鞋子。
请帮我换零钱。
我们交换了礼物。
他经常换工作。
你可以换一个频道吗？
如果你不满意，可以换另一个产品。
为了健康，他决定换一种生活方式。
由于天气突变，我们不得不临时更换比赛场地。