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凭 is the simplified form of the traditional character 憑. It combines 任 (trust) placed on top of 几 , a pictograph of a small table or stool , conveying the idea of leaning on a table for support. The traditional character 憑 is constructed with the phonetic 馮 above the heart radical 心, which emphasizes reliance as an inner state of trust. The original meaning was physical: leaning against a table or solid object for rest. From this literal action, the meaning broadened metaphorically to include relying on another person, depending on circumstances, and using something as evidence or the basis for an argument. In modern usage, it frequently marks proof, evidence, or the specific criteria that support a decision.
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我凭票入场。
他凭经验判断。
我们凭实力取胜。
她凭直觉做决定。
凭这张地图，我们能找到路。
凭他的能力，完全可以胜任这份工作。
凭现有证据，警方无法逮捕嫌疑人。
凭我个人之力，难以完成如此庞大的项目。
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