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泳 (yǒng) is a phono-semantic compound where the water radical 氵 indicates its meaning relates to aquatic actions, while the component 永 (yǒng) provides the pronunciation. Originally formed to denote the act of swimming, the character’s meaning has remained focused on this specific aquatic movement without developing broader metaphorical senses. The phonetic element 永 also subtly suggests the continuous, forward motion characteristic of propelling oneself through water.
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他每天去游泳。
我们在泳池游泳。
她买了新的泳衣。
夏天我喜欢去海边游泳。
游泳是一项很好的运动。
他参加了学校的游泳比赛。
泳池的水非常清澈和温暖。
在专业的游泳教练指导下，他的泳技术进步很快。