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The character 优, denoting excellence or performer, evolved from its traditional form 優, which integrates the person radical 亻 with the component 憂, a element historically linked to concepts of abundance and leisurely surplus that initially informed its sense of superiority. Over centuries, its semantic scope broadened from describing ample or relaxed qualities to encapsulating general high quality and merit, while also acquiring a specific theatrical sense referring to actors or entertainers. The contemporary structure 优 substitutes the original right side with 尤, an element meaning outstanding or exceptional, thereby refining the character's form to emphasize distinction while maintaining its enduring meanings related to superior quality and dramatic performance.
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她的成绩优秀。
每个人都有优点。
这家店有优惠。
老人可以优先。
这里的风景优美。
我们需要优化流程。
他生活在优越的环境中。
通过优化服务，我们提供了更优惠的价格和更优质的产品。