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The character 汹 is a phono-semantic compound graphically depicting the turbulent motion of water. The left-side semantic radical 氵 (water) establishes the context of aquatic environments, while the right component 凶 provides the phonetic reading and adds a semantic layer of fierceness or danger. The traditional form 洶 uses an alternate structure but conveys the same meaning. Consequently, 汹 describes water that surges violently or crashes with great force, often extending metaphorically to aggressive momentum, chaotic scenes, or intense emotional outbursts.
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洪水来势汹汹。
人群汹涌地冲向出口。
波涛汹涌的大海让人敬畏。
舆论对他的批评声势汹汹。
他内心汹涌着复杂的情绪。
改革的浪潮汹涌澎湃，不可阻挡。
面对汹汹而来的质疑，他保持了沉默。
金融市场暗流汹涌，投资者需格外谨慎。