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The character "畏" is structured with "田" placed above a lower component that historically suggested a crouching or apprehensive figure, directly associating it with the sensation of fear. Its etymological origin points to a meaning centered on dread or terror, and through classical usage, it acquired extended connotations of reverence and awe, particularly towards powerful entities or moral imperatives. The traditional form, which is the same as the simplified version, maintains this compositional arrangement, and the character's semantic scope now includes both intense fear and respectful intimidation.
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他很畏惧黑暗。
小孩子常常畏惧打雷。
她畏惧独自走夜路。
不要畏惧困难，要勇敢面对。
他因为畏惧失败而不敢尝试。
如果你畏惧批评，就很难进步。
患者表现出畏光症状，需要遮光。
在未知的领域探索时，科学家们也会感到畏惧。