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The character "职" derives from its traditional form "職", structured with the semantic component "耳" for ear and the phonetic element "戠" to suggest pronunciation, originally associated with listening or heedfulness. Over time, the meaning shifted from auditory attention to denote one's duty, post, or professional function, reflecting a semantic expansion in usage. The simplified version "职" replaces "戠" with the phonetic "只", altering the character's composition while retaining its core signification of occupation or responsibility.
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这是我的新职业。
他在公司任职。
我们需要尽职尽责。
这个职位要求很高。
她辞职去了国外。
职业道德非常重要。
他在职场中表现出色。
职工们正在讨论新政策。