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The character 摄 derives from the traditional form 攝, a phono-semantic compound. Its left component 扌 signals a hand-related action, while the right component 聂 provides the sound and originally depicted three ears whispering together (with 聶 as the traditional form). The simplified form replaces 聶 with 聂, condensing the three ears into a structure of 耳 and 双. Initially meaning to gather, pull together, or pinch up, the character’s sense extended to acting as a proxy or substitute in an official capacity. In modern usage, it also refers to absorption and the technology of capturing photographs or video.
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我非常喜欢摄影。
身体需要摄取营养。
他们正在摄制电影。
他用摄像机摄像。
动物必须摄食才能生存。
国王年幼时由摄政王执政。
行星的轨道受到摄动影响。
注重摄养可以延年益寿。