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The character "企" is structurally formed by placing "人" meaning person above "止" meaning foot, illustrating the posture of standing on tiptoes, which directly informed its original sense of physically raising oneself to look forward or anticipate. From this concrete action, the meaning extended into abstract domains of aspiration and planning, eventually solidifying its modern association with organized ventures, as seen in compounds like "企業" for enterprise.
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我喜欢看企鹅。
这家企业很成功。
他企图逃跑。
我们企盼明天。
企划会议开始了。
他企求更多帮助。
市场企稳回升。
这个目标难以企及。