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The character "刘" derives from the traditional form "劉", which is composed of the components "卯", "金", and "刀", with the "刀" radical indicating an early semantic association with bladed tools or actions involving cutting. Originally, "劉" carried meanings related to killing or destruction in classical texts, but over time these violent connotations receded, and the character became predominantly used as a surname. The modern form "刘" consists of the components "文" and "刂", the latter being the knife radical, while the character now serves almost exclusively as a surname in contemporary usage.
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我认识刘先生。
刘小姐在看书。
刘经理正在开会。
刘备是历史人物。
刘教练教我们游泳。
刘氏家族来自中国。
刘作家写了很多小说。
刘博士研究了这个问题。