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The character "忙" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, integrating the heart radical "忄" with the component "亡", which historically functions as a phonetic marker while conceptually evoking notions of loss or absence, thereby suggesting an original meaning related to a distracted or flustered state of mind where the heart is perceived as missing. Over time, its semantic focus shifted from this internal sense of mental agitation to primarily denote the external condition of being busy or occupied with duties, reflecting a broader alignment with social and occupational demands rather than purely emotional disarray. The character's form has remained consistent, with the heart radical perpetually linking it to psychological or emotional spheres, and the stable phonetic element ensuring its pronunciation, all while the meaning evolved to emphasize busyness without entirely shedding its foundational connotations of preoccupation or rush.
Example Sentences Hide
我今天很忙。
他每天都很忙。
请帮忙做家务。
忙碌的工作开始了。
她忙得没有时间吃饭。
尽管很忙，他还是参加了会议。
为了完成项目，大家忙了整个星期。
在繁忙的都市生活中，人们常常忘记放松。