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The character "劳", whose traditional form is "勞", is structured from the components "焱" representing flames and "力" denoting strength or effort, originally depicting the toil of tending a fire. Its core meaning of physical exertion or labor has remained consistent, though its application expanded from agricultural work to encompass any form of work, effort, or service. In its simplified form, the upper complex component was replaced with "艹", a common simplifying graphic element, while the lower component "力" was retained to preserve the conceptual link to effort.
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劳动最光荣。
他整天劳累地工作。
这份报酬是劳动的成果。
我们要尊重劳动者的付出。
公司慰劳了所有优秀员工。
他的功劳不会被大家忘记。
这项任务劳神又费力。
社会发展中脑力劳动越来越重要。