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The character 波 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left side features the water radical 氵, which establishes its connection to aquatic phenomena. On the right, the component 皮 (meaning skin or surface) serves as the phonetic element while also suggesting the idea of movement on the water's surface. Thus, 波 primarily denotes a wave or ripple on water. This concrete meaning later extended metaphorically to describe any propagating disturbance, such as sound or light waves, as well as sudden changes or turbulent events in human affairs.
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海上的波浪很大。
微波炉热食物很快。
他的声音有些波动。
人生总会有波折。
湖面波光粼粼，非常美丽。
经济波动影响了很多人的生活。
无线电波用于通信技术。
经过多次波折，他们终于完成了这个项目。