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The character "赡" originates from its traditional form "贍", which is structurally composed of the radical "貝" indicating matters of wealth or value and the phonetic component "詹" guiding its pronunciation. Historically, this character conveyed a broad sense of sufficiency and abundance, often used in classical texts to describe ample resources or prosperous conditions. Over time, its semantic scope narrowed significantly to focus specifically on the act of providing material or financial support, particularly within the context of familial duties such as supporting one's parents or dependents. This shift from a general concept of plenty to a more defined notion of sustained provision is reflected in the character's simplified iteration, where the radical "貝" was standardized to "贝" while retaining the phonetic element, thus maintaining both its auditory cue and its enduring association with economic sustenance.
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他有能力赡养父母。
赡养老人是子女的义务。
法院判决他支付赡养费。
这份工作足以赡养全家。
他赡养着年迈的祖父母。
赡养协议需要明确规定条款。
新的法律完善了赡养的相关规定。
农村的赡养问题依然需要社会关注。