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The character "旱" is etymologically constructed from the components "日" for sun and "干" for dry, forming a semantic compound that visually conveys the condition of dryness induced by prolonged solar exposure. Its structure, with the sun positioned above the sign for dry, has remained stable, consistently emphasizing the causal relationship between intense sunlight and the absence of moisture. Historically, the meaning of "旱" has been narrowly focused on drought, referring specifically to extended periods of insufficient rainfall that lead to agricultural distress and water shortages, while its application has broadened to describe generally arid states, as seen in compounds like "旱灾" for drought disaster or "旱田" for non-irrigated farmland. This direct compositional logic has ensured that the character's core association with dryness has persisted without significant deviation across centuries of linguistic use.
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今年夏天很干旱。
干旱的天气影响庄稼。
那个地区发生了旱灾。
农民们正在抗旱保苗。
由于长期干旱，河水都干涸了。
在旱季，我们需要节约用水。
政府采取了措施来缓解旱情。
持续的干旱导致粮食减产，给经济带来压力。