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The character "滔" is structured with the water radical (氵) combined with the component "舀", which historically contributed both phonetic and semantic elements related to dipping or scooping. Its etymology originates from the concept of water surging or overflowing, reflecting a state of liquid displacement or inundation. Over time, the meaning of "滔" expanded beyond literal descriptions of floodwaters to encompass metaphorical uses denoting continuous, abundant, or unrestrained flow, such as in the idiomatic expression "滔滔不绝" for ceaseless talk. The character's form has remained unchanged, with its components consistently signaling its association with water movement and volume.
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江水滔滔向东流。
海浪滔天很壮观。
暴雨后河水滔滔。
江水滔滔，声势浩大。
每当雨季，河水就会变得滔滔。
他的怒火滔天，无法平息。
洪水滔天，淹没了整个村庄。
面对滔滔江水，他感叹自然的力量。