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The character "诫", originating from its traditional form "誡", is etymologically composed of the semantic element "言" representing speech and the component "戒" which conveys the idea of guarding or warning, thus structurally defining its core meaning as a verbal admonition or caution. This combination has consistently informed its usage as a term for issuing warnings or giving preventive advice, with its application expanding over time from personal exhortations to encompass formal rules and moral injunctions. The character's conceptual foundation remains tied to the act of cautioning through language, and its structural evolution has preserved this essential meaning while adapting to broader contexts of guidance and instruction.
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妈妈告诫我别撒谎。
老师劝诫学生不要迟到。
他诚恳地告诫我要诚实。
遵守诫命是道德的基础。
政府告诫市民远离非法活动。
尽管有告诫，他还是冒险前行。
历史教训告诫我们和平的可贵。
我们必须诫勉后代珍惜资源，保护环境。