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The character 旋 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left component, 方, relates to direction or a flag, while the right phonetic component 疋 originally depicted a foot, implying movement. Its core meaning is to revolve, rotate, or spin, describing circular motion around an axis or a return to a starting point. This concept of returning led to secondary meanings involving a homeward journey or turning to face the opposite direction. It also denotes a sudden change or swift maneuver, often appearing in contexts like whirling winds, turning mechanisms, or military tactics requiring rapid pivots.
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音乐旋律很优美。
电风扇在旋转。
旋风突然出现了。
他旋即离开了房间。
水流形成了旋涡。
飞机在空中盘旋。
这个问题还有回旋余地。
请旋转这个旋钮来调整音量。