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The character "逊", traditionally written as "遜", combines the radical "辶" denoting movement with the component "孫" meaning grandson or descendant, which also provides phonetic guidance. Initially, this structure conveyed the literal act of retreating or withdrawing, based on the concept of moving backward. Over time, the meaning extended metaphorically to encompass behavioral traits such as humility and modesty, implying a yielding disposition, and later developed the sense of being inferior or lacking in comparison. In its simplified form "逊", the component "孫" is replaced by "孙", its abbreviated counterpart, while the radical "辶" is retained, continuing to suggest a connection to motion within the character's conceptual framework.
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他是个谦逊的人。
她的表演毫不逊色。
这款产品逊于竞争对手。
他的态度总是很谦逊。
在才华上，他略逊一筹。
新版本的功能并不逊色于旧版本。
尽管他很有成就，但为人十分谦逊，从不炫耀。
在质量方面，这种材料显然逊于另一种，但价格更有优势。