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The character "矜" is structured with the semantic component 矛, denoting a spear, and the phonetic component 今. Its etymology traces back to a concrete reference for a spear's handle, from which its meaning expanded into abstract domains, acquiring the senses of pity or compassion, as well as arrogance or boastfulness. These divergent meanings emerged through applied usage in classical literature, where the character conveyed either vulnerability or self-importance. The composition of spear and present elements remains integral to its orthography.
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她表现得很矜持。
他不喜欢矜夸的人。
老板对员工很矜持。
她的矜持是出了名的。
在公共场合，他总保持矜持。
矜持的态度有时会阻碍交流。
她矜怜那些需要帮助的人。
尽管他内心热情，但表面的矜持让人难以察觉。