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The character "貌" originates from a depiction of a human figure with an accentuated face, with its traditional form incorporating the semantic component "豸", often related to animals, and "兒" as a phonetic element, though this was later stylized into "皃". This structure initially conveyed the specific concept of a person's facial appearance or countenance. Over time, its meaning broadened beyond the literal face to encompass the outward form, manner, or overall impression of a person or thing, leading to its use in words describing demeanor, semblance, and superficial characteristics. The modern simplified form retains the essential "豸" component while streamlining the right-hand side, maintaining the character's core conceptual link to external manifestation.
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他非常有礼貌。
城市面貌变化大。
她的外貌很吸引人。
他的容貌很英俊。
相貌不能决定一切。
她不仅貌美而且善良。
他貌似很冷静的样子。
这个地方的地貌很独特。