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The character "估" is structured with the person radical 亻 on the left and the component 古 on the right, the latter providing phonetic guidance while evoking notions of established or conventional methods. Etymologically, it derives from practices of assessment conducted by individuals, often in mercantile contexts where valuing goods required reference to known standards or past experience. Initially denoting specific commercial appraisal, the meaning of "估" gradually extended to encompass general estimation and evaluation across various domains, reflecting a shift from concrete valuation to broader analytical applications.
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我估计今天会下雨。
他低估了我的能力。
我们需要评估风险。
请你估价这幅画。
你估摸他几点能来？
预估结果明天公布。
公司估量了投资回报。
不要低估这个项目的复杂性。