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The character 迦 is constructed from the 辶 radical, often associated with movement, and the phonetic component 加, indicating its sound, yet this composition does not impart inherent meaning as the character has historically functioned almost exclusively as a transcription tool for foreign terms. Its prominent early adoption occurred within Buddhist contexts, where it was used to render syllables from Sanskrit, such as in 释迦 (Shakyamuni), and this specialized role has defined its usage over centuries. While the character's form has remained stable, its application has been narrowly confined to phonetic borrowing, without acquiring additional semantic layers or shifting from its original purpose in representing sounds from other languages.
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释迦是一种美味的水果。
释迦牟尼是佛教的创始人。
迦叶是佛陀的十大弟子之一。
迦毗罗卫位于现代尼泊尔。
迦楼罗在印度神话中很常见。
迦南地是圣经中提到的地方。
迦太基曾是地中海强国。
迦湿弥罗在汉朝就有历史记载。