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The character "眷" is structurally composed of the semantic component "目" (eye) below the phonetic component "龹", which indicates its pronunciation. Its etymology derives from the concept of turning one's gaze, initially conveying the meaning of looking back or regarding with attention. From this literal sense of visual regard, the meaning broadened to imply caring or showing concern for someone, based on the metaphorical extension of watching over. This association with care and attachment later narrowed to specifically denote those who are the objects of such care, namely family dependents or relatives, which became its primary meaning in subsequent usage.
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他的家属都很健康。
我们十分眷恋故乡的山水。
公司为员工家属提供了福利。
这份眷顾之情，我将永远铭记在心。
他对这片土地有着难以割舍的眷恋。
她眷眷不忘的是童年时的美好回忆。
这份深厚的眷注，给了他前进的勇气。
在异国他乡，他对亲人的眷念与日俱增。