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The character 孚, which remains consistent in both traditional and simplified systems, has an etymology based on a structural composition of 爪 (hand/claw) over 子 (child), a form originally depicting the act of carrying or nurturing a child. This foundational image of care and protection naturally extended to generate its core abstract meaning of trustworthiness and credibility, as such nurturing inspires faith. Over time, this central concept of trust became its primary semantic value, as seen in classical texts where it denotes being convincing or inspiring confidence. Furthermore, this character also functions as a phonetic component in other characters, such as 孵 (to hatch) and 俘 (to capture), where it carries sound while the added radicals provide the specific meaning related to eggs or prisoners, respectively. Thus, from a concrete pictorial origin, 孚 evolved to hold a significant abstract meaning while maintaining a role in the construction of other linguistic units.
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王孚先生来了。
他的信孚赢得了尊重。
这个政策深孚众望。
他的行为未孚众望。
公司领导深孚员工信任。
只有诚信才能孚人。
他的诺言始终未孚。
这项成就足以孚众。