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The character for "win" or "profit", traditionally written as 贏, derives its structure from components that initially emphasized material advantage, with the lower element 貝 symbolizing shell currency and thus anchoring the meaning in the realm of wealth and commerce. The upper complex, 嬴, primarily serves a phonetic role while possibly reinforcing notions of surplus or abundance, together framing the original sense of securing a financial excess or tangible gain. Over time, this specific conception of profit gradually expanded beyond economic contexts to encompass the broader idea of succeeding in any competitive arena, such as warfare or contests, thereby generalizing the meaning to denote victory in a wide array of endeavors. This evolution in usage, from concrete benefit to abstract triumph, is mirrored in the character's enduring compositional logic, which continues to link the idea of winning to its foundational association with valuable assets.
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这场比赛我们赢了。
他赢了那场重要的比赛。
赢得观众的掌声不容易。
我们公司今年赢利了很多。
他的真诚最终赢得了她的信任。
他们以微弱优势赢得了选举。
想要赢得未来，必须不断创新。
在如此不利的条件下赢得胜利，堪称奇迹。