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The Chinese character 虞 (yú) is composed of the upper semantic radical 虍 (hū), meaning "tiger", and the lower phonetic component 吳 (wú). Its earliest references related to mythological beasts, forestry officials, or hunting grounds in ancient times. Gradually, its meaning expanded to include anticipation, foresight, anxiety, and deceit, often reflecting a state of preparedness for the unexpected or potential danger. The character appears in classical texts to denote worry or setting traps, and it is also used as a proper name for an ancient state. This shows how its sense evolved from concrete tiger or hunting associations to more abstract ideas of mental vigilance and apprehension.
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虞美人花很漂亮。
安全无虞很重要。
此事无虞，请放心。
他不虞失败的风险。
我们必须考虑不虞。
她的眼中带着虞色。
未来有不虞之变数。
在复杂环境中要防备不虞事件。