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The character 汛, which signifies flooding or high water, is etymologically constructed from the water radical and the component 卂, the latter serving as a phonetic indicator that also carries an ancestral sense of swiftness, thus aligning with the rapid onset of floodwaters. Its early usage centered on describing seasonal overflows in river systems, often linked to climatic patterns, and over time its meaning broadened to encompass various types of inundations, including tidal floods. The structure of the character has been stable, with the water radical perpetually denoting its association with liquid elements, while the phonetic part offers both sound and a subtle semantic hint of quick movement. This evolution in meaning, from specific seasonal events to general high water conditions, mirrors the character's enduring connection to aquatic dynamics in the language.
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汛期要注意安全。
我们做好了防汛准备。
今年的汛情比较严重。
政府发布了汛期预警。
防汛工作非常重要。
河流在汛期水位上涨。
他们正在监测汛情变化。
为了应对汛期，我们加固了堤坝。