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The character "号" originated from the concept of crying out, with its earliest meaning centered on wailing or shouting. The traditional form "號" is composed of the component "虍", associated with tigers, and "号", which itself signifies sound or cry, thereby reinforcing the notion of vocal expression. From this root meaning of vocalization, the character's semantic range broadened to encompass the act of calling or designating, leading to meanings such as a personal name or style, and subsequently to numerical identifiers and commands in various usages.
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今天是一月一号。
我的座位号是五号。
请拨打这个号码。
他们喊出了响亮的口号。
号角声在清晨响起。
将军下达了进攻的号令。
她因悲伤而号哭不止。
号外报纸很快就卖完了。