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The character "躲" is structurally composed of the semantic component "身" (shēn), meaning body, combined with the phonetic component "朵" (duǒ), which primarily suggests its pronunciation. This construction directly conveys its original and core meaning: to physically conceal one's body, to take cover, or to evade by moving out of sight. Over time, the application of this verb expanded beyond the literal act of bodily hiding to encompass more abstract forms of avoidance, such as evading responsibility, dodging a question, or shirking a duty, while still retaining its fundamental sense of seeking shelter or a place of concealment. This semantic extension from a concrete, physical action to include metaphorical instances of avoidance reflects the character's functional adaptation within the language.
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他躲在树后面。
小猫躲进了盒子。
我们躲避了一场大雨。
昨天他躲开了那个问题。
因为害怕，她躲在房间里不敢出来。
如果下雨，我们就躲到亭子里去。
他试图躲避警察的追捕，但最终还是被抓住了。
在危机时刻，懂得躲避危险是生存的关键。