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汽 is a phono-semantic compound with the water radical 氵 on the left and 气 on the right. 气 functions as both a phonetic element and a semantic component related to air or gas. This combination of water and gas depicts the physical state of steam or water vapor produced when water boils under high heat. With the advent of modern technology, the character became closely associated with steam-powered and combustion engines, forming the root of modern terms like "automobile" and "carbonated beverage". The character was created to represent steam and vaporous liquids and maintains a consistent structure with no distinct traditional form.
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汽车停在路边。
水烧开时冒出蒸汽。
汽油是一种重要能源。
这家工厂生产汽车零件。
蒸汽机车已被淘汰。
新能源汽车越来越普及。
汽车尾气会污染空气。
汽化过程需要吸收热量。