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The character "损", whose traditional form is "損", etymologically conveys a sense of reduction or loss through its structural composition. It is formed by combining the hand radical (扌) on the left, indicating an action, with the component "員" (yuán) on the right, which historically functioned as a phonetic element but also carried connotations of something round or whole. This combination originally suggested the act of diminishing or damaging that completeness by hand. Over time, its core meaning expanded from concrete physical damage or decrease to encompass more abstract notions of harm, disadvantage, and loss, as in causing detriment or suffering a setback. The simplified form "损" maintains this conceptual essence while modifying the phonetic component for easier writing.
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我的书损坏了。
这次事故损失很大。
过度锻炼会损伤身体。
他的言论损害了公司声誉。
这种行为对环境有损害。
长期熬夜会损耗健康。
不公平的贸易条款损害了发展中国家利益。
过度开采矿产资源会严重损害生态环境。