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The character "渡" structurally integrates the water radical "氵" with the component "度", which provides phonetic guidance and semantic associations with measurement or passage. Its etymology centers on the concrete act of crossing rivers or other waterways, as directly indicated by the aquatic element. Over time, the character's meaning expanded beyond physical traversal to encompass figurative crossings, such as overcoming difficulties or transitioning between phases, reflecting a shift from literal to abstract applications while retaining its compound form.
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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。