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The character 懋 has a top-bottom structure, with 楙 on top signifying luxuriant growth and also serving as the phonetic component. This sits above the semantic heart radical 心 at the bottom. The heart radical ties the meaning to inner attitudes and mental states, forming the core definition of being diligent and exerting great effort. In classical contexts, its meaning extends to describe something as grand, magnificent, or highly commendable, often used in formal historical texts to praise virtues, achievements, or service to the state.
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