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The modern character 艺, meaning 'art' or 'skill', consists of the grass radical 艹 above the phonetic component 乙. Its traditional form, 藝, is a complex compound that originally depicted planting crops, reflecting its early agricultural sense. Over time, the meaning broadened from this specific skill of cultivation to encompass human craftsmanship and techniques, eventually developing into the general concept of fine arts and artistic performance.
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他学习艺术。
这门手艺很实用。
她的表演艺术非常出色。
他多才多艺，受人欢迎。
园艺需要耐心和知识。
电影艺术综合了多种技术。
这个艺人的技艺是家传的。
当代艺术常常挑战传统观念。