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The character 虽, derived from its traditional form 雖, originated as a pictographic representation of a type of insect, as evidenced by the 虫 component meaning 'insect' or 'reptile,' combined with the phonetic element 唯. Over centuries, the character's application shifted from denoting this creature to being employed solely as a function word expressing concession, such as 'although' or 'even if,' due to phonetic loan usage. This semantic transition was complete by the classical period, with the original insect meaning becoming obsolete. The simplified form 虽, which emerged from historical cursive writings, retains the 虫 component but reduces the phonetic part to a more streamlined structure, reflecting a long-term graphic simplification trend independent of modern reforms.
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虽然下雨，但我不怕。
虽然学习难，但我喜欢。
虽然他很年轻，但很有经验。
虽说价格高，但值得买。
虽然他不高，但篮球打得很好。
虽然昨天很忙，但我完成了工作。
虽然天气不好，但我们还是决定去爬山。
虽然面临很多困难，但他从未放弃。