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The character 恭, meaning respect or reverence, is etymologically derived from the concept of a shared or common (共) state of mind or heart (心), with its traditional form maintaining this structural composition. Its original meaning pertained to respectful demeanor or conduct, but over time its semantic focus shifted more specifically to denote the internal feeling of reverence itself. The character's structure visually reinforces this meaning, combining the phonetic component 共, which also hints at a collective or shared attitude, with the radical 心 (heart) placed below to indicate the mental or emotional basis of the respectful sentiment.
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他恭敬地行礼。
恭喜你考试通过。
她对老师很恭敬。
请不要恭维我。
他恭恭敬敬地站着。
恭贺新禧是春节的习俗。
尽管他内心不满，表面仍恭敬如常。
我们必须以恭敬的态度对待传统文化。