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The character "择", representing the act of choosing, derives from its traditional form "擇", which structurally combines the hand radical (扌) with the component "睪", the latter historically conveying a sense of examination or discernment, thus together implying a selective process involving both physical action and thoughtful consideration. Over time, this character has consistently retained its core meaning of selection or picking, though its application has broadened to encompass more specialized contexts, such as in the compound "择菜" for trimming vegetables, where it denotes a refined, practical form of choice. The simplified form, which replaces the complex "睪" with "乂", maintains the hand radical, thereby continuing to emphasize the active dimension of selection while reflecting a morphological streamlining of the character.
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我选择在家学习。
他仔细选择礼物。
明天我要选择课程。
因为喜欢，我选择了它。
在选择职业时，他很谨慎。
公司择优录取员工。
如果你不选择努力，就会失败。
在多元文化中，学会选择与尊重至关重要。