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The character 泽, historically written as 澤, originates from a structural combination of the water radical and a phonetic component that together evoked the concept of wetlands or collected water, grounding its early meaning in physical landscapes such as marshes and ponds. From this concrete foundation, the term gradually extended to describe moisture and dampness generally, which subsequently facilitated a shift toward abstract connotations, including the notion of luster or polish derived from the reflective quality of wet surfaces. This semantic expansion continued as the character acquired metaphorical layers, such as beneficence or favor, analogous to the nurturing effect of water on living things. The contemporary form 泽 retains the water radical while incorporating a simplified phonetic element, thus sustaining its etymological connection to aquatic features despite the broadening of its interpretive scope over time.
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这个湖泊水泽清澈。
湿润的沼泽里有很多生物。
他的演讲慷慨激昂，很有感泽力。
这片土地深受河流的润泽。
他乐于助人，总是施恩布泽。
这些政策旨在泽被广大农民。
他的恩泽让所有人都铭记在心。
阳光雨露润泽万物，生生不息。