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The character "千", representing the numeral thousand, originates from an etymological association with the concept of ten multiplied, structurally incorporating the component "十" for ten to suggest a heightened numerical value. Initially serving strictly as a quantitative term, its meaning gradually expanded to convey a sense of multitude or abundance, often used in classical and modern compounds to imply an exaggerated scale or frequent occurrence. This semantic extension allowed it to function as a linguistic tool for emphasis, evident in phrases like "千里" denoting great distances or "千万" intensifying a plea, thereby enriching its usage beyond mere counting while retaining its fundamental form.
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这本书有一千页。
他走了千里路。
我们学校有千名学生。
千千万万的人喜欢这部电影。
这座城市有千年历史。
他们检查了千份文件。
在千兆网络下，下载速度非常快。
经过千次实验，科学家终于发现了新元素。