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The character "靖" is constructed from the semantic component 立, indicating standing or establishment, and the phonetic element 青, which also carries connotations of clarity and serenity. Its original meaning centered on peace and tranquility, often describing a stable or settled condition. Over time, the semantic range broadened to include verbal senses such as pacifying, quelling, or bringing order to a situation, reflecting a shift from describing a state to denoting the action of creating that state. This evolution in usage, from static calm to active stabilization, has been accommodated within its consistent graphical form, preserving its core association with peace and order throughout historical and literary applications.
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我的同学叫王靖。
靖江县属于江苏省。
靖边政策维护了领土完整。
政府决心靖平这场骚乱。
这部历史书记载了靖难之役。
通过外交靖抚了紧张的局势。
靖康之变是宋代的重要事件。
唯有内部靖安才能谋求发展。