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The character 翼, signifying wing, is etymologically structured as a compound combining the semantic element 羽, meaning feather, with the phonetic component 異, a formation that has consistently represented the concept of wings in its traditional written form. Its core meaning of a bird's wing gradually expanded in classical usage to encompass metaphorical applications, such as describing the protective flanks of a military formation or denoting acts of assistance and shelter, reflecting a shift from purely physical to more abstract connotations. Structurally, the character has maintained its integral components without alteration, with 羽 directly indicating its association with flight and 異 providing phonetic guidance while indirectly echoing the symmetrical and opposing nature of wings.
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飞机的机翼很宽。
小鸟展开双翼飞翔。
左翼政党赢得了选举。
飞机的右翼受损了。
他站在舞台的侧翼。
这种昆虫的前翼很坚硬。
军队从侧翼包围了敌人。
工程师设计了新型的机翼结构。