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The character "贸" derives from the traditional form "貿", structured with "卯" as a phonetic element and "貝" as a semantic radical related to currency, indicating its original meaning centered on trade and exchange. Historically, it denoted the bartering of goods, but its semantic scope widened to include commercial transactions in general and, through derived usage, the concept of rashness or lack of forethought, as in the term "贸然". Despite shifts in meaning, the character's composition has preserved its core association with economic activity, reflecting how linguistic elements adapt to convey both concrete and abstract ideas over time.
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国际贸易很重要。
他们从事贸易工作。
不要贸然下结论。
外贸政策有变化。
这家公司主营贸易。
贸然行动可能导致失败。
国际贸易促进经济增长。
在做出决定前，不要贸然行事。