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The character "百", representing the number hundred, originated in early Chinese writing as a numeral derived from a modification of existing graphs, with its structure often interpreted as the numeral "一" placed above "白", the latter potentially contributing phonetically or semantically. Initially denoting precisely one hundred, its meaning gradually extended to imply a large quantity or totality in compound words, such as "百家" referring to numerous schools of thought or "百姓" indicating the general populace. This expansion in usage demonstrates how the character's functional role evolved while its graphical form remained consistent, maintaining its core numerical significance alongside acquired connotations of abundance and inclusiveness.
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我有一百元。
他买了一百个苹果。
百货商店今天开业。
百姓的生活改善了。
这次考试满分是一百分。
百分之九十的学生通过了测试。
百年老店值得信赖。
尽管有百般困难，他们还是完成了任务。