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The character "随" in its traditional form is "隨", which structurally combines the phonetic component "隋" with the radical "辵", commonly associated with movement or walking. This construction clearly points to its original core meaning of physically following behind someone or something, a sense of movement in accordance with another. Over time, this concrete notion of physical adherence expanded into more abstract applications, encompassing compliance with instructions, conformity to customs, or allowing circumstances to unfold naturally. The character thus developed a range of uses implying accompaniment, dependence, and a sense of "going along with" something, whether it be a person, a rule, or a situation, as seen in terms like "跟随" (to follow) and "随意" (as one pleases).
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我随便吃点东西。
你可以随时来找我。
请随身携带身份证。
气温随季节变化。
他的心情随天气而改变。
随着时间过去，我长大了。
随着科技的发展，我们的生活越来越方便。
随着全球化的推进，文化交流日益频繁。