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The traditional character "獨", composed of the canine radical and the component "蜀", originally conveyed the idea of a solitary animal, with its etymology pointing to lone behavior in the natural world. A simplified form, "独", later emerged, substituting "蜀" with "虫", which represents insects, yet this structural change did not alter the fundamental sense of being alone. Throughout its history, the character's meaning has extended from describing physical solitude to encompassing abstract concepts such as individuality and exclusivity, maintaining its central semantic function across different periods of the language.
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我独自散步。
她独立完成工作。
这本书很独特。
他感到非常孤独。
我是独生子女。
那个国家是独裁政权。
我喜欢独处，因为这样很安静。
在独裁统治下，人民无法独立思想，只能独自忍受孤独。