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The character 佼, formed by the person radical 亻 alongside the phonetic component 交, originally denoted human traits, with early classical instances sometimes associating it with cunning or cleverness. Its meaning gradually transitioned from describing mental acuity to emphasizing aesthetic qualities, eventually settling on connotations of elegance and physical beauty. This shift is evident in modern usage where it chiefly signifies attractiveness or distinction, particularly in constructs like 佼佼者, indicating a person of superior standing. Throughout these changes, the character's structural composition has persisted, with the radical anchoring it to human attributes and the phonetic component continuing to guide its pronunciation.
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他是班级里的佼佼者。
她在比赛中成为佼佼者。
这些学生都是学校的佼佼者。
在众多选手中，他是唯一的佼佼者。
公司每年都会评选出业绩佼佼者。
作为一名佼佼者，他从不骄傲自满。
虽然他是行业的佼佼者，但依然不断学习新知识。
在科技领域，佼佼者往往具备创新精神和实践能力。