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The character 侣 (traditional: 侶) is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 亻 on the left provides the semantic category of people and human relationships, while the component 吕 (traditional: 呂) on the right serves as the phonetic element. Its core meaning has always been companionship, denoting an associate, partner, or paired individual. Originally referring to those who travel or share an activity together, the sense naturally extended to include romantic partners, spouses, and life companions. The structure itself reflects this emphasis on human connection and pairing within social or personal bonds.
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他们是好伴侣。
这对情侣很幸福。
我的伴侣喜欢看书。
他和伴侣一起工作。
在公园里看到情侣。
找到合适的伴侣不容易。
这对情侣决定明年结婚。
作为终身伴侣，他们互相支持。