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The character "祸", denoting misfortune or disaster, derives from its traditional form "禍", structured with the radical "示" referencing spiritual or ceremonial domains, and the component "咼" which primarily provides phonetic guidance while subtly implying a state of irregularity. This configuration indicates an initial conceptual alignment of calamity with perceived divine intervention or otherworldly causes. As usage progressed, the meaning broadened from these spiritually-inflicted harms to encompass a wider spectrum of severe adversities and human-generated troubles. The character's graphical development resulted in the simplified form "祸", where the phonetic element is altered to "呙", a streamlined representation that retains the original pronunciation without fundamentally shifting the enduring semantic focus on harmful or unfortunate events.
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车祸很可怕。
他避免了一场大祸。
这场祸事造成了很多损失。
如果不小心，就会惹祸。
这次事故的祸首是驾驶员。
政府正在采取措施防止祸患发生。
尽管他试图掩盖，但祸事还是被公开了。
若是早听劝告，何至于今日酿成如此大祸？