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The character "敛" derives from the traditional form "斂", constructed from the phonetic component "僉" and the semantic element "攴", which imparts a sense of action related to gathering or collecting. Its early meanings centered on the physical act of collecting, particularly in contexts like taxation, but gradually broadened to include metaphorical uses such as the restraint of one's conduct or emotions. The simplified version "敛" replaces "僉" with "佥" while keeping the "攵" radical, thus maintaining the character's essential composition and historical lineage without altering its fundamental associations.
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请收敛一点。
他收敛了嚣张的气焰。
公司需要敛财以渡难关。
她努力敛起悲伤的情绪。
在公众场合，他总能收敛自己的个性。
为了团队和谐，他决定敛藏自己的意见。
经过多次劝告，他终于敛起了以往的傲慢。
尽管内心充满不满，他仍然在外表上敛住了所有情绪。