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The character "惮", derived from its traditional form "憚", is structurally composed of the heart radical 忄 paired with the phonetic component 單, which in its simplified version becomes 单, a combination that semantically ties it to internal states of fear or apprehension. Etymologically, the phonetic element historically provided the sound while the radical consistently directed its meaning toward psychological experiences, with classical texts employing it to denote a sense of reverence or awe that encompassed respectful dread. Over time, its usage gradually narrowed to convey a more straightforward sense of dread or hesitation, moving away from earlier connotations of reverence to emphasize personal reluctance or fear in the face of particular actions or consequences, a shift that maintained its core link to emotional trepidation while refining its contextual application.
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他不惮困难。
她忌惮他的批评。
我们都不惮辛苦工作。
孩子们惮于独自在家。
这位领导从不惮于做出艰难决定。
由于惮于后果，他选择了沉默。
尽管惮于公开演讲，他还是接受了邀请。
在惮于失去朋友的同时，她也明白必须说出真相。