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The character "群", with its traditional form "羣" placing the component "羊" above "君", derives from the conceptual fusion of "ruler" or "master" (君) and "sheep" (羊) to depict an orderly collective, originally signifying a herd of animals overseen by a leader. Its meaning progressively expanded from this specific pastoral reference to encompass any gathering of people or things, reflecting a transition from literal to abstract notions of social and numerical aggregates. The structure itself, with "君" implying governance, reinforces the idea of hierarchy and cohesion within a multitude. This semantic broadening allowed the character to denote crowds, communities, and even function as a measure word for clusters, while maintaining its fundamental association with plurality and organized unity.
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这里有一群人。
一群鸟在飞。
我们在群聊里说话。
这个群体很团结。
群众的支持很重要。
群岛的风景很美。
群星闪耀在夜空中。
他管理着一个大型群组。