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The character '牺' originates from its traditional form '犧', which structurally integrates the radical '牛' for ox with the component '羲' acting primarily as a phonetic indicator, initially designating pure animals reserved for ritual offerings. Over time, its meaning expanded from referring solely to the sacrificial livestock to encompassing the broader concept of sacrifice itself, particularly within the compound '牺牲'. This semantic shift retained the bovine association while the phonetic element adapted through linguistic changes, reflecting an evolution in usage from specific religious contexts to general acts of devotion or surrender.
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他为国家牺牲了。
战士们牺牲在战场上。
为了和平，许多人牺牲了。
如果不牺牲，就不会成功。
他的牺牲带来了巨大的改变。
在革命中，无数英雄牺牲了生命。
尽管牺牲很大，但他们从未后悔过。
牺牲小我，完成大我，是一种高尚的品质。