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The traditional character "淨" incorporates the water radical "氵" alongside the component "爭", indicating a concept of cleansing or purifying through water, often with a sense of effort or contention inherent in the cleaning process. Originally denoting physical cleanliness and purification, its meaning later extended into abstract realms such as spiritual purity in Buddhist texts and quantitative clarity like "net" in financial terms. The simplified form "净" alters the structure by substituting the water radical with "冫", a component commonly linked to ice, while using "争" as a streamlined version of "爭", yet the character's fundamental association with cleanliness and purity remains consistent across its historical usage.
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这个房间很干净。
我喜欢喝净水。
她的手很干净。
空气净化器很有用。
这箱苹果的净重是十公斤。
公司去年的净利润很高。
他的月净收入超过一万元。
净化水资源对保护环境至关重要。