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The character "罕" originates from a pictorial concept of a net, structurally combining the net radical (网) with the component 干, which historically suggested a handle or pole, forming an image of a net used for catching birds or perhaps a ceremonial banner. Its early meanings were tied to these physical objects, specifically a type of hunting net or a banner, but over time the association with infrequent use or special occasions led to a semantic shift toward denoting rarity. This transition from a concrete implement to an abstract adjective meaning "rare" or "seldom" reflects a natural linguistic progression where the tool's occasional application came to symbolize the concept of scarcity itself, with the character's form remaining consistent throughout its history.
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这种天气很罕见。
我罕有地起晚了。
他脸上露出了罕见的笑容。
这种稀有金属非常罕见。
在历史上,这种和平协议是罕有的。
如此精湛的工艺如今已世所罕见。
那个地区人迹罕至,保持了原始生态。
能如此坦诚面对过去的人实属罕见。