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The character "俱" is structured as a phono-semantic compound incorporating the person radical "亻" and the component "具", which provides phonetic guidance while hinting at notions of preparation or tool, originally conveying the idea of people being gathered or equipped together. Its early function as a verb meaning to accompany or be with others gradually shifted towards an adverbial role indicating totality, as seen in classical literature where it modifies actions to express collective involvement or completeness. This semantic progression from physical accompaniment to abstract inclusiveness is mirrored in modern usage, where it commonly forms part of lexical compounds that emphasize all-encompassing states or groups, with its structural integrity maintained throughout its historical development.
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我去了俱乐部。
这个俱乐部很热闹。
这里的设备俱全。
所有材料俱备。
他是俱乐部经理。
双方意见俱不相同。
无论风雨，俱乐部照常开放。
在俱乐部里，人们可以锻炼和社交。