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The character 慕 is structured with the phonetic component 莫 positioned above the semantic component 心, which denotes the heart and anchors the character's meaning in the realm of emotion. Etymologically, this formation originally conveyed a general sense of yearning or admiration arising from the heart. Over time, the character's meaning refined to emphasize specific feelings of admiration and fond longing, moving away from broader associations with mere desire. In contemporary usage, it consistently expresses admiration or affection, as evidenced in compounds like 羡慕, where the heart radical continues to reference the internal nature of the sentiment.
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我非常羡慕你。
他羡慕她的成功。
孩子们羡慕英雄。
我仰慕他的勇气。
她对艺术充满爱慕。
他的才华让人羡慕。
他怀着敬慕的心情参观古迹。
这种慕求完美的精神值得学习。