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The character 慈, formed by the phonetic component 兹 above the semantic component 心 meaning heart, initially denoted parental affection, particularly the nurturing love of a mother toward her children. Over time, its semantic range expanded from this specific familial tenderness to a more generalized virtue of compassion and benevolent kindness, integral to ethical systems such as Confucianism and Buddhism. While its graphical structure has remained consistent, the conceptual evolution of 慈 reflects a shift from describing intimate care within the family to embodying a universal ideal of empathetic concern in human relationships.
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她的心地很仁慈。
母亲慈爱地抱着孩子。
奶奶的笑容很慈祥。
慈善机构帮助了许多人。
这位长者总是慈眉善目的。
他怀着一颗慈悲心对待众生。
她的慈心善举赢得了人们的尊敬。
慈善不仅是捐款，更是传递温暖。