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The character 胡子 for "beard" or "mustache" is formed through a logical and visually suggestive combination. It is composed of the component 胡, which historically conveyed meanings related to the lower face or jaw (and now primarily provides the sound hú), combined with the component 子, which pictographically represents a child or small thing. Together, they create the conceptual idea of "the small, hair-like growths from the jaw/face", perfectly encapsulating the word's meaning.
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他留着长胡子。
爸爸每天刮胡子。
爷爷的胡子已经变白了。
如果他留胡子，看起来会更成熟。
尽管胡子让他显得粗犷，但他却是个细心的人。