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The character "四", which denotes the number four, derives from an earlier pictographic representation of nostrils, a form that was later borrowed for its phonetic value to express the numeral. Its structure consolidated into a square framework containing two internal strokes, a configuration that achieved graphical stability and clarity within the character set. The initial meaning connected to exhalation or the nose gradually receded from common use, allowing the character to become firmly established in its numerical function through persistent linguistic application.
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我有四个朋友。
今天是四月五日。
他今年四岁了。
我家有四口人。
这本书有四百页。
房间的四周很干净。
四个人坐在桌子的四边。
在第四季度，公司利润增加了四成。