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The character "纪" originates from the traditional form "紀", which is composed of the silk radical "糸" suggesting threads or connections and the phonetic component "己". Its early usage centered on the concept of organizing silk strands, which naturally extended to imply systematic order and regulation. Over time, the character's meaning broadened to encompass disciplines and rules, as well as the recording of events and the designation of temporal periods, evident in compounds related to commemoration and historical epochs. The simplified form "纪" preserves the phonetic element while adapting the radical to a more cursive form, reflecting a structural adjustment that aligns with modifications in writing conventions.
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我们必须遵守纪律。
他爷爷参加过纪念活动。
这是一个历史性的事件。
这种违法行为已记录在案。
这部纪录片非常感人。
那个地区的地质纪元很古老。
根据史书记载，那是个动荡的世纪。
他年纪轻轻就取得了卓越的成就。