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The character for "body" in Chinese, historically represented by the traditional form "體", combines the radical for bone with a component that originally functioned as a phonetic indicator, linking the concept to physical substance and anatomical structure. Its semantic range gradually narrowed from broader notions of form and embodiment to specifically denote the physical body of living beings, while also maintaining usage in derived terms referring to style or essence. The simplified character "体" structurally departs from this by incorporating the radicals for person and origin, creating a more intuitive composition that highlights the human body as fundamental, yet this modern form continues to convey the same primary meanings associated with its predecessor. This linguistic development illustrates how the character's visual representation has been reshaped to align with functional and conceptual priorities over time.
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我的身体很好。
体育课很有趣。
我们体验了农村生活。
整体来说，这个计划不错。
个体差异需要被尊重。
他的体质比较弱，容易生病。
在团队中，我们要体现合作精神。
通过体育锻炼，可以改善身体健康。