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The character "慷" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the radical "忄", indicating heart or emotion, and the component "康", which primarily provides phonetic guidance. Its etymology is tied to the expression of vigorous emotion, historically appearing almost exclusively in the classical term "慷慨" to denote a state of passionate arousal, such as vehement indignation or intense enthusiasm. Over time, the meaning associated with "慷慨" evolved from describing general emotional fervor toward emphasizing the specific qualities of generosity and magnanimity in modern usage. The character's structure, combining its semantic and phonetic elements, has maintained a consistent form in standard writing systems.
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他非常慷慨。
她慷慨地帮助别人。
公司慷慨地提供了资金。
他的慷慨让我感动。
在比赛中，他慷慨地赞扬了对手。
尽管收入有限，他仍然慷慨捐款。
这位慈善家的慷慨行为影响了整个社区。
对于朋友的需要，他总是慷慨相助，从不犹豫。