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The character 习 originates from its traditional form 習, composed of the feather radical 羽 atop the component 白, which historically depicted the sun or a bright day. Its etymology captures young birds rapidly flapping their wings in sunlight as they repeatedly practice flying. This image of repetitive motion evolved to represent human activities such as continuous practice, thorough review, and the active acquisition of skills or knowledge. The simplified form removes the upper feathers and lower sun, reducing the structure to an angular stroke 𠃌 enclosing a dot and a rising stroke 冫, a significant visual shift that emphasizes the abstract concepts of study and habituation.
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我学习中文。
他练习跑步。
她习惯早起。
我们复习功课。
小明学习很努力。
每天练习钢琴是她的习惯。
通过学习，他获得了新技能。
养成良好的习惯对健康很重要。