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确 is the simplified form of 確, a phono-semantic compound expressing the ideas of firmness, certainty, and solidity. The semantic component 石 (shí, stone) contributes the qualities of hardness and immovability, which are the basis for meanings like "firm", "true", and "certain". In the traditional character, the phonetic element is 隺 (hè, a bird flying high), while the simplified version replaces it with the simpler 角 (jiǎo, horn) to make writing easier. Despite this change, the stone radical is unchanged, so the character remains linked to rock-like solidity. As a result, the modern 确 is a phono-semantic compound where 石 provides the meaning and 角 suggests the sound.
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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。
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