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The character "性" structurally integrates the heart radical 忄, which pertains to mind or inner qualities, with the component 生, signifying birth or life, thereby conceptually pointing to innate disposition. Etymologically, it emerged in classical Chinese thought to denote the essential nature of humans and entities, a central theme in philosophical inquiries about inherent character. Over time, its semantic scope extended from this foundation to encompass additional dimensions such as gender and sexual attributes, reflecting adaptive shifts in linguistic usage and cultural interpretation. The traditional form of the character maintains this original composition, with the heart and life elements continuing to inform its fundamental sense.
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她的性格很温柔。
这种药的性质很稳定。
请填写你的性别。
这台电脑的性能不错。
这个计划有弹性时间。
在决策时需要保持理性。
她是一个感性的人，容易流泪。
考虑到各种可能性，我们做了多手准备。