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The character "闯" structurally integrates the radical for "door" with the component for "horse", creating a visual metaphor of a horse charging through a gateway, which originally defined its core meaning of abrupt or forceful entry. From this literal sense of physically breaking into a space, its usage gradually extended to describe venturing into unknown or challenging domains, such as new social landscapes or professional ventures, thereby accumulating associations with bold initiative and risk-taking. This conceptual broadening is further reflected in compound words where "闯" conveys the idea of tempering one's abilities through hands-on experience, indicating an evolution from mere intrusion to a nuanced symbol of adventurous endeavor and character formation through engagement with the world.
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开车时不要闯红灯。
孩子闯进了花园。
他闯入了我的梦境。
闯过这个难关需要勇气。
年轻人应该多闯一闯。
他闯祸后非常后悔。
为了成功，他决心闯出一条新路。
尽管风险很大，但他还是决定闯一闯。