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The character "娱" evolved from its traditional form "娛", a phono-semantic compound integrating the radical "女" for woman with the component "吴" that originally conveyed a sense of boisterousness or vocal expression, indicating an early link to performative arts such as singing and dancing. Its initial meaning centered on the act of giving pleasure through such displays, but over centuries it broadened to encompass a wide spectrum of recreational activities and general amusement. The structural composition, even in its simplified iteration, continues to reflect these origins, while the semantic shift from specific artistic entertainment to abstract enjoyment demonstrates the character's adaptive usage within the language.
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我喜欢娱乐活动。
周末我们经常去娱乐场所。
看电视是一种很好的娱乐方式。
他不喜欢太吵闹的娱乐。
为了娱乐身心，我经常去公园散步。
这个游戏很有娱乐性。
过度娱乐会影响学习和工作。
现代人的娱乐方式多种多样。