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The character for money, "钱" in its simplified form, derives from its traditional counterpart "錢", which historically denoted a metal farming tool such as a spade or hoe, an origin reflected in its composition combining the metal radical "金" (simplified to "钅") with the component "戔" (simplified to "戋") serving primarily as a phonetic indicator while also implying notions of smallness or reduction. Initially representing the physical implement, the term's meaning shifted during eras when such tools were employed as a medium of exchange, leading to its adoption as a designation for a unit of currency. Over centuries, its semantic scope expanded further to encompass the general concept of money and wealth, with its written form experiencing modifications that streamlined the character while retaining the foundational elements of its etymological and structural history.
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我口袋里有钱。
他昨天花了太多钱。
赚钱真的不容易。
如果你有钱，你可以买这本书。
她存钱是为了去旅行。
钱能解决一些问题，但不是所有问题。
尽管他很有钱，但他并不快乐。
在现代社会中，钱扮演着重要的角色。