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The character "兼" originates from the conceptual depiction of a hand simultaneously grasping two stalks of grain, which established its foundational meaning of doubling or combining. Its contemporary structure, though abstracted, still incorporates components that evoke this action of holding multiple items. Over time, the meaning of "兼" extended from physical conjunction to include abstract senses of performing multiple roles concurrently or possessing additional attributes, now functioning as a verb for combining duties and an adverb indicating simultaneity. This character does not have a distinct simplified form, appearing identically in both traditional and modern contexts.
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她兼职做翻译。
他身兼数职，非常忙碌。
我们要兼顾工作和学习。
这个房间兼具客厅和书房的功能。
这位设计师的作品兼备美观与实用。
他德才兼备，是领导的合适人选。
此举一石二鸟，可谓兼收并蓄。
此方案博采众长，诸般优点兼而有之。