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The character 魄, formed from the components 白 (white) and 鬼 (ghost), originally designated the corporeal soul in classical Chinese philosophy, conceived as the spiritual aspect closely tied to the physical body and often contrasted with the more transcendent 魂. Its structural composition suggests a spirit manifested in tangible form, with 白 possibly implying visibility or essence. Over the centuries, the semantic range of 魄 gradually extended from this specialized metaphysical notion to encompass qualities of personal vigor, boldness, and decisive power, as seen in modern compounds like 魄力. While its graphical representation has remained consistent, the conceptual shift of 魄 reflects an adaptation from philosophical discourse to everyday language describing human temperament and strength.
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他做事很有魄力。
这个计划需要魄力。
她的魄力让人佩服。
强壮的体魄是健康的基础。
他的魂魄似乎离开了身体。
他的领导魄力赢得了团队的信任。
在危机中展现魄力是领导者的关键素质。
古代哲学认为魂魄是人的精神本质。