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The character "修" originates from an early representation of adornment, structurally combining the phonetic element "攸" with the decorative component "彡" to suggest embellishment. Its initial meaning centered on rendering something elegant or ornate, but through usage it gradually expanded to include the repair and restoration of objects, emphasizing a return to proper condition. This semantic development continued toward abstract applications, such as the cultivation of personal conduct or scholarly pursuit, indicating a shift from physical decoration to moral and intellectual refinement. The traditional form of the character retains this compositional balance without significant alteration, maintaining the visual cues of its etymology while accommodating its extended meanings.
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他在修理电脑。
我需要修改作业。
学校正在修建新图书馆。
艺术家修复了这幅古画。
修养身心很重要。
他打算出国修学一年。
修理厂师傅技术很好。
经过修炼，他变得更强了。