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The character "浩" finds its etymological foundation in the semantic combination of the water radical, denoting its association with liquid elements, and the phonetic component "告", which guides its pronunciation while possibly alluding to conveyed magnitude. Initially representing the boundless and powerful nature of water, such as in rivers or floods, the character conveyed literal expansiveness and force. Over time, its application broadened from describing physical vastness to encompassing abstract notions of scale and intensity, enabling its use in terms referencing grand undertakings or elevated virtues. This semantic shift allowed "浩" to maintain its core connotations of abundance and strength while adapting to linguistic needs that emphasized metaphorical breadth and impressive scope.
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这个项目规模浩大。
图书馆藏书浩瀚如海。
浩荡的江水向东流去。
这场战争是一场浩劫。
湖面浩渺，一望无际。
他的浩气令人敬佩。
处理浩繁的资料需要耐心。
面对损失，他不禁浩叹。