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The character "十" originated as a straightforward depiction of the number ten, possibly evolving from a basic tally or cross mark. Its form, composed of a single horizontal line crossed by a vertical one, has seen minimal alteration throughout its history, maintaining its identity as a core numeral. Beyond its primary numerical value, the character has developed additional layers of meaning, often symbolizing wholeness or perfection when incorporated into multi-character words and idiomatic expressions, thus broadening its application within the language.
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我今年十岁了。
这本书十元钱。
他走了十分钟。
现在时间是十点。
我有十个苹果。
十分感谢你的帮助。
这个城市有十条主要街道。
在过去的十年里，中国发生了巨大变化。