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The character for "际", whose traditional form is written as "際", is structurally composed of the left radical "阝", a variant form representing a mound or earth, combined with the right component "祭", which means to sacrifice or offer. Etymologically, this construction suggests the idea of a boundary or limit, perhaps originally a raised earthen altar marking a division between spaces or realms. Over its development, the core meaning expanded from denoting a physical border or juncture, such as where the sky meets the earth, to encompass more abstract conceptions of relationships and connections, including those between people or moments in time. This shift reflects a move from a concrete, geographical reference towards a wider application in expressing situational contexts and interpersonal dynamics.
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国际旅行很有趣。
他的想法很不实际。
我们在山顶眺望天际。
人际关系需要用心维护。
两国之间的国际关系改善了。
这本书探讨了星际旅行的可能性。
在边际效益递减之前，我们应该停止投入。
他正处于职业生涯的转折际遇。