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The character "漏" derives from the conceptual blend of water (氵) and the archaic component "屚", which visually suggests rain (雨) passing through a roof or cover (尸), thereby encapsulating the idea of liquid permeation. Its etymology centers on the physical act of leaking, initially pertaining to water or other fluids escaping from vessels or structures. Structurally, the water radical persistently anchors its core meaning, while the phonetic and semantic role of "屚" has faded from common usage. The semantic scope of "漏" expanded over time to include not only tangible leaks but also metaphorical ones, such as the gradual passage of time embodied in ancient water clocks and the inadvertent exposure of confidential matters or gaps in information.
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我的屋顶漏水了。
水管漏了很多水。
别漏掉重要信息。
名单上遗漏了他的名字。
他说话时不小心漏了底。
检查系统是否有漏洞。
雨水从窗户的缝隙漏进来。
报告不能遗漏任何关键数据。