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The character "航" is structurally formed by the semantic component "舟", indicating its association with boats or ships, combined with the phonetic component "亢", which guides its pronunciation. Its original meaning centered on sailing or crossing bodies of water, as seen in early textual uses. Over time, the semantic scope of "航" expanded from maritime navigation to include the broader concept of journeying or traversing, and later it was applied to aerial travel, evidenced in modern compounds such as "航空" for aviation. The character's composition has remained stable, with "舟" consistently denoting its foundational link to vessels.
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航空旅行很方便。
这艘船在海上航行。
航班因天气取消。
航海需要精确的导航。
航空公司提供优质服务。
航天技术发展迅速。
航拍照片展示城市全景。
航道维护确保航行安全。