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The character 俊, in its traditional form, has consistently conveyed a sense of superiority and excellence since its early usage. Its structural composition is a semantic-phonetic compound, combining the human radical (亻) on the left with the component 夋 on the right, which originally depicted a figure of authority or prominence and here primarily provides phonetic guidance. The core meaning originated from describing outstanding physical stature or capability, referring to individuals who stood out from the crowd. Over time, and heavily influenced by Confucian ideals valuing moral and intellectual cultivation, its semantic field expanded and shifted to emphasize superior talent, wisdom, and virtuous character more than mere physical distinction. This evolution solidified its primary modern meaning as an adjective for exceptional talent and a noun for a person of such distinguished ability.
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他长得真英俊。
那个男孩很俊俏。
她弟弟是个俊秀的少年。
这部电影的男主角比女主角更俊美。
因为他才华俊逸，所以很受欢迎。
在人群中，他俊朗的外表格外引人注目。
这位青年才俊在学术界已有显著成就。
尽管他相貌俊雅，但内心却十分谦逊平和。