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The character "含" is structured with the phonetic component "今" above the semantic radical "口" for mouth, directly indicating its original meaning of holding something within the mouth. Etymologically, this composition conveys the idea of an object being present in the oral cavity, from which the literal sense arose. Over time, the meaning expanded beyond the physical act to encompass abstract notions of containing, embodying, or implying, as seen in compound words referring to inclusion or significance. This semantic broadening allowed the character to adapt to various contexts while maintaining its fundamental graphical form unchanged.
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这颗糖不含酒精。
水果里含有丰富的维生素。
她说话时眼中含着泪水。
这种材料具有很好的含水性。
他含蓄地表达了自己的意见。
这个方案包含了大家的所有建议。
我们需要分析这段文字的隐含意义。
土壤的养分含量直接影响作物生长。