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The character "障" has consistently conveyed the core concept of obstruction or hindrance since its formation. Its traditional structure combines the radical "阝", which denotes a hill or mound, with the phonetic and semantic component "章", which here contributes a sense of a marked division or screen. This composition originally pointed to a tangible, geographical barrier, such as a mountain ridge that blocks the way. Over centuries, its application broadened significantly from these physical impediments to encompass abstract hindrances, metaphorical blockages, and ultimately, specific functional impairments, as seen in modern compound words referring to visual or auditory obstacles. This semantic expansion reflects a logical progression from the concrete to the conceptual, all while maintaining its fundamental essence of something that stands in the way.
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前面有一个障碍。
法律保障我们的权利。
山脉是自然的屏障。
语言障碍很难克服。
他用了障眼法骗过我们。
障碍赛跑需要很多技巧。
社会保障体系不断完善。
科学家们正在研究如何清除这些障碍物。