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渡 is a phono-semantic compound with the water radical 氵 on the left, linking it to bodies of water, and the right component 度, which provides the phonetic element and subtly implies measuring or traversing a distance. Its core meaning is the act of crossing a river or other waterway, giving rise to associations with ferryboats and ferry crossings. This aquatic sense has also extended metaphorically to describe navigating through a difficult period, overcoming a crisis, or guiding someone through a challenging life transition.
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他们正在渡河。
我们需要渡船。
渡口有很多人。
他渡过了一条大河。
过渡时期很困难。
摆渡工人很辛苦。
我们乘渡轮去对岸。
在人生的河流中，我们要学会渡过难关。