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The character "改" is structured from the components 己, meaning self, and 攵, which conveys an action like striking or prompting, thereby etymologically implying a notion of self-directed correction or change. Its original meaning centered on the act of rectifying or reforming oneself, which over time extended to include any intentional alteration or amendment, whether applied to behavior, objects, or systems. This semantic evolution from personal improvement to broader modification has allowed the character to adapt to diverse contexts while preserving its inherent sense of purposeful adjustment, and its graphical form has remained stable, reflecting the continuity of its conceptual basis.
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我改了主意。
他改了我的作业。
请改正这个错误。
我们需要改变计划。
他改进了技术。
这本书被修改过了。
政府改革了政策。
他决心改变自己的习惯。