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The character 魄 is structured with the semantic component 鬼, meaning "ghost" or "spirit", and the component 白, which historically contributed both phonetic and semantic elements. In early Chinese philosophical contexts, 魄 specifically denoted the corporeal or yin soul, understood as the physical aspect of the spirit that lingers after death, often contrasted with 魂, the ethereal soul. Its meaning gradually expanded beyond this dualistic framework to encompass concepts of vital essence, vigor, and inner strength, as seen in later compounds like 魄力 for determination or 气魄 for boldness. This shift from a precise theological term to a more generalized expression of spirit or core quality represents the character's semantic evolution, while its structural composition has remained consistent.
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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。