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The character "施" structurally combines the component "方", implying direction or method, with "也", which functions phonetically while reinforcing ideas of extension, leading to an original sense of spreading or applying something outward. Its early meanings centered on acts like promulgating edicts or dispensing grace, which gradually broadened to encompass execution, implementation, and bestowal across various literary and administrative contexts. This semantic expansion allowed the character to adapt to both concrete and abstract uses, such as in terms denoting measures or charitable giving, with its consistent composition reflecting the enduring influence of its etymological roots on its developed meanings.
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农民在田里施肥。
政府实施新政策。
我们需要采取措施。
工程师正在现场施工。
他施展才华获得成功。
公司对员工施加了太大压力。
慈善机构经常向穷人施舍食物。
这项措施的实施需要全体员工的配合。