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The character "钦" originates from its traditional form "欽", structurally composed of "金" representing metal and "欠" which originally suggested a bending posture, leading to an early association with the act of bowing or inclining. Over time, its meaning shifted from this physical gesture to denote mental deference, eventually solidifying into the modern senses of to respect or to admire, as documented in classical texts where it conveyed reverence. This semantic development also included specialized use in imperial contexts, such as in "钦定", indicating something authorized by the emperor. The simplified form "钦" substitutes "金" with the abbreviated component "钅" while retaining "欠", continuing to align with the character's historical construction and etymological basis.
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我非常钦佩他。
钦差大臣到了。
这是钦定的规则。
他钦慕她的才华。
钦此常用于圣旨结尾。
我们钦仰英雄的事迹。
钦察汗国是历史政权。
钦定宪法大纲已被废除。