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The character "掠" is structured with the hand radical (扌) on the left, indicating actions related to manual activity, and the component "京" on the right, which primarily serves as a phonetic element but also carries connotations of a central or elevated place, possibly hinting at the act of seizing something prominent. Its etymology points to an original meaning of plundering or taking by force, as documented in classical usage where it described the act of robbing or capturing during conflicts. Over centuries, the semantic range of "掠" expanded beyond physical seizure to include metaphorical applications, such as describing swift, sweeping motions like light passing over a surface or a bird grazing the water, thereby incorporating notions of brief, glancing contact without deep penetration. The character's form has remained unchanged in its traditional representation, with the components consistently reflecting its associative blend of action and sound.
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敌人掠夺村庄。
风暴掠过了城市。
鹰从空中掠过地面。
他掠取了别人的成果。
小偷试图掠夺商店的货物。
她的笑容掠过我的脑海。
侵略者掠夺资源，破坏环境。
历史记载了那些掠夺成性的帝国的衰亡。