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The character 姿, meaning appearance, form, or manner, is structurally composed of the semantic component 女 (woman) and the phonetic component 次 (next, order). This combination originally pointed to concepts of feminine demeanor or posture, with the element 次 also carrying connotations of arrangement or sequence, thereby enriching the sense of a presented form or bearing. Over time, its application broadened from describing physical feminine beauty to encompass a more generalized aesthetic quality of carriage and attitude, applicable to any graceful or distinctive manner of presentation. The character’s core meaning has thus maintained a focus on outward manifestation and style while expanding in its scope of reference.
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她的坐姿很端正。
她跳舞姿势优美。
模特儿摆出各种姿态。
这幅画描绘了自然的姿态。
她以优雅的姿态走进房间。
运动员的起跑姿势很重要。
他的姿态表明他很有自信。
在舞台上，她展现出迷人的舞姿。