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仇 primarily denotes an enemy, hatred, or vengeance. Structurally, it is a phono-semantic compound: the left radical 亻 (rén) represents a person, confining its meaning to human relationships and conflicts. The right component 九 (jiǔ), the number nine, provides only the pronunciation. Historically, the character originally meant a companion or mate, but its sense shifted over time to mean a rival or opponent, eventually solidifying into its modern primary meaning of a bitter enemy or the act of seeking revenge.
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他是我的仇人。
不要仇恨别人。
他们因为旧仇而打架。
仇恨不能解决问题。
如果你心中有仇，你就不会快乐。
化解仇怨需要宽容和理解。
尽管他们过去有仇，但现在已经成为朋友。
长期的冲突可能导致难以化解的仇恨。