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The character "汰" is structured with the water radical on the left and the component "太" on the right, reflecting its etymological origin in acts of washing or rinsing with water, initially denoting the removal of impurities from substances like grain or fabric. Over time, its meaning extended from this concrete cleansing action to encompass the abstract idea of elimination or selection, as evident in compounds such as "淘汰", where it implies weeding out or refining. The component "太" contributes a sense of thoroughness or excess, reinforcing the character's evolved notion of complete removal or discarding, which demonstrates a semantic shift from physical purification to a broader conceptual use.
Example Sentences Hide
我们要淘汰旧衣服。
公司淘汰了旧设备。
这些产品需要汰换。
汰旧换新是常事。
他们在汰选优质种子。
市场竞争激烈，劣质品被淘汰。
环保政策要求汰换高耗能电器。
在进化过程中，不适应环境的物种会被自然淘汰。