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The character 砍, signifying to chop or cut, is structurally composed of the radical 石 for stone and the component 欠, which primarily provides phonetic guidance. This combination suggests an initial conceptual link to actions involving stone tools, such as striking or hacking with a blunt object. Over time, as implements evolved, the meaning shifted to emphasize chopping with edged metal tools like axes and knives, reflecting technological advancements in everyday practices. While the character's form has remained stable, its semantic range has occasionally broadened to encompass metaphorical applications, such as slashing prices or cutting down arguments, though the core sense of physical severance endures.
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他正在砍树。
爸爸砍柴生火。
农民砍掉杂草。
工人在森林里砍树。
顾客想砍价。
昨天他砍了一棵树。
为了建房子，他们砍了很多树。
如果不砍掉这些树枝，可能会伤到人。