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The character "侨" finds its origin in the traditional form "僑", which is structurally composed of the person radical "亻" and the phonetic component "喬", the latter conveying notions of height or elevation. This configuration initially implied an individual residing in a lofty or distant place, leading to its early semantic use denoting a sojourner or temporary resident away from home. Over time, the term's application became more specific, gradually shifting from a general concept of temporary dwelling to exclusively refer to Chinese people living outside China, thus solidifying its modern meaning as "overseas Chinese". The simplified form "侨" replaced the complex "喬" with "乔", preserving the phonetic element while simplifying the graphic form, yet the core idea encapsulated by the person radical continues to emphasize the human dimension of migration and transient residence.
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华侨爱中国。
许多华侨回国投资。
侨胞们心系祖国。
我的家乡是著名侨乡。
政府出台了新侨务政策。
海外侨民可以通过使馆寻求帮助。
归侨子女在教育方面享受优惠政策。
为了更好地服务华侨华人，当地侨联举办了一系列活动。