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The character 睦, composed of the semantic element 目 (eye) alongside the phonetic component 坴, originally denoted a gentle or agreeable visual expression, implying a look of kindness and respect. This foundational sense of visual harmony gradually extended beyond the literal act of seeing to metaphorically represent amiable and concordant relationships between individuals, emphasizing mutual understanding and goodwill. Over time, its meaning consolidated around the abstract qualities of cordiality and peaceful relations, transitioning from a focus on outward appearance to embodying the inner state of social and interpersonal accord, while its structural composition has persisted unchanged.
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家庭和睦最重要。
邻里之间要和睦。
他们相处得很和睦。
我国坚持睦邻友好政策。
为了促进社区和睦，我们举办了活动。
只有相互理解，才能实现真正的和睦。
国际社会倡导睦邻合作，共同发展。
通过对话与协商，两国建立了长期睦邻互信关系。