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The character "举", originating from the traditional form "舉", is structurally composed of elements that convey manual action, primarily through the inclusion of "手" (hand) combined with a phonetic component, indicating its early association with physical elevation. Initially denoting the concrete act of lifting or raising objects, its meaning progressively expanded to encompass abstract applications such as recommending individuals for positions, initiating movements, or conducting affairs, as seen in classical and literary texts. This semantic broadening allowed the character to adapt to contexts involving proposal, exhibition, or enactment, while consistently maintaining its foundational link to concepts of upward motion and active engagement.
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他举手表示同意。
学校举行运动会。
请举例说明你的观点。
他喜欢举重运动。
我们举杯庆祝生日。
我举荐他担任这个职务。
政府采取了新举措。
在会议上，他列举了大量数据来支持自己的提议。