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The character "色" originally depicted the human form, with its earliest meanings centered on the countenance, facial expression, or physical appearance of a person, conveying an impression received by an observer. Structurally, it is composed of elements representing a kneeling figure and a knife, which some interpretations suggest may symbolize the changing expressions or physical bearing of a person, though the exact rationale remains debated. From this foundation in human visage and bearing, its meaning broadened to encompass the general concept of color, as color is a primary visual attribute of appearance. Over time, the semantic range of the character expanded further to include the idea of feminine beauty, leading to its use in terms related to lust, while simultaneously retaining its more neutral and fundamental sense pertaining to hue and visual quality, resulting in a character with a layered and context-dependent semantic field.
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我最喜欢蓝色。
这个颜色很鲜艳。
秋天的景色真迷人。
她脸色苍白，好像病了。
色盲的人无法分辨某些颜色。
艺术家善于运用色彩来表达情感。
这种材料的色差在允许范围内。
从她的眼色中，我看出了担忧。