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The character "姐" traces its etymology to early Chinese where it originally referred to a mother or an elderly woman, its form constructed from the female radical "女" combined with the component "且" which primarily served a phonetic function. Over centuries, the meaning of the character shifted from denoting maternal figures to specifically indicating an elder sister, a change reflective of broader developments in familial address and social language. While the "女" component continues to clearly signify its association with female relations, the role of "且" has become largely phonological in modern usage, with the character's structure remaining unchanged across time.
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她是我的姐姐。
我姐姐很忙。
姐姐帮助我学习。
我和姐姐去公园。
姐姐昨天买了一件新衣服。
我的姐姐是一名医生。
虽然姐姐很严格，但她很关心我。
姐姐不仅工作努力，而且还经常照顾家人。