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The character "作" is structurally composed of the human radical "亻" positioned beside the component "乍", with the latter historically carrying connotations of initiation or abrupt action, which together originally signified human-driven beginnings or creations. In early textual contexts, it primarily conveyed meanings such as to rise, to emerge, or to craft, often in relation to deliberate acts of foundation or manufacture. Over time, its semantic scope widened to encompass more general and versatile senses of doing, making, or performing, thereby integrating into a broad array of compounds that specify various forms of work, production, or conduct, all while its fundamental form has remained consistent in highlighting the integral role of human agency in action.
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他每天努力工作。
我在家作作业。
这个药有副作用。
他的作品获得了大奖。
作为学生，应该认真学习。
我们合作完成了这个项目。
他在公司担任制作人。
这种材料可以作为替代品。