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The character "贲", traditionally written as "賁", originates from early concepts of ornamentation, with its structure combining the component "卉" for vegetation and "貝" for shells or valuables, implying decorative embellishment. Its initial meaning focused on adorned or magnificent appearances, but over time it expanded to encompass associations with vigor and forcefulness, as seen in classical literature and modern compounds. The simplified form "贲" retains the top element "卉" while substituting the bottom "貝" with the streamlined "贝".
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