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The character "律" is structurally composed of the radical 彳, which implies action or conduct, and the component 聿, representing the act of writing, together forming the idea of codified standards. Its earliest applications were in the context of music, where it denoted the fixed pitches that provide a foundation for melody, illustrating a conceptual link between auditory regularity and social order. As Chinese society developed, the term expanded beyond musical theory to encompass written laws and ethical norms, gradually becoming the primary term for legal statutes and personal discipline. This transition from a specific technical use to a general concept of governance shows how the character's inherent emphasis on measured action and formal documentation persisted through its semantic development.
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法律面前人人平等。
他每天生活很有规律。
这位律师非常有名。
我们都要遵守学校的纪律。
这首诗的韵律非常优美。
自律是成功的重要品质。
物理学中有许多基本定律。
作曲家为这段旋律配上了和声。