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The character "伍" is structured from the radical "人", meaning person, combined with "五", which functions phonetically and semantically to reference the number five. Its original meaning was a military unit of five soldiers, reflecting early Chinese army organization. Over time, the term expanded beyond strictly martial contexts to denote any small group or squad, eventually coming to signify a company or association of individuals, as observed in compound words such as "队伍" for a team or ranks. This semantic broadening also facilitated its use as a common surname. The character's form has remained consistent, with the "人" radical positioned beside "五" in a stable left-right configuration throughout its documented history.
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他是我们队伍的队长。
我哥哥去年入伍了。
退伍军人受到尊重。
伍先生是我们的老师。
我们需要重整队伍。
队伍排列得很整齐。
在军队中，伍长负责指挥。
他因伤提前退伍了。