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The character 生 (shēng) originated as a pictograph of a young plant shoot breaking through the soil. Its top strokes depict the emerging sprout and leaves, while the bottom horizontal line represents the ground. From this core meaning of sprouting or growing, the character expanded to encompass broader concepts like giving birth, producing, and the state of being alive. This agricultural origin also led to secondary meanings for something raw, unripe, or unprocessed.
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我是一个学生。
今天是我的生日。
她生气地离开了。
生活很美好。
这个故事发生在北京。
植物需要阳光才能生长。
生产过程中要注意安全。
生命的价值在于奉献。