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The simplified character 确 derives from the traditional form 確, a phono-semantic compound meaning firmness, certainty, and solidity. The traditional form combines the semantic component 石 (shí), meaning stone, with the phonetic component 隺 (hè), a bird flying high. The stone radical contributes the core sense of hardness and unyielding solidity, grounding the character's meaning in firmness and truth. In the simplified form, the complex phonetic 隺 is replaced by the simpler component 角 (jiǎo), meaning horn. This streamlining of the structure preserves the essential semantic radical 石, maintaining a clear link between the character's meaning of undeniable certainty and the physical qualities of solid rock.
Example Sentences Hide
这确实很好。
我确定他的能力。
请提供确切时间。
证据确凿，无法反驳。
我们必须确保安全。
他的说法得到确认。
准确的数据是成功的关键。
尽管有困难，但确有必要继续前进。