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The character "秒" originates from an agricultural context, combining the semantic component 禾, which denotes grain, with the phonetic component 少, itself suggestive of smallness, to initially describe the fine, hair-like awn on a stalk of grain. This literal reference to a minute physical feature gradually extended to convey abstract notions of slightness or insignificance in various contexts. Over time, the conceptual emphasis on extreme fineness led to its adoption in measuring tiny increments, ultimately solidifying its modern meaning as the standard term for a second of time, a direct evolution from its etymological roots in minute detail.
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时间一秒一秒地过去。
秒针走得非常准确。
他仅仅用了十秒钟。
我们分秒必争地工作。
他的反应速度快了几秒。
这台电脑启动只要五秒。
她在比赛的最后几秒反超。
这件商品刚上架就被秒杀。