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The character '办' derives from the traditional form '辦', a compound character integrating the semantic component '力' denoting strength or effort with the phonetic element '辡', which itself is composed of two '辛' elements representing opposing sides in a dispute, thereby originally conveying the meaning of managing or settling affairs through applied exertion. Its semantic range gradually expanded from this specific context of adjudication to a more general sense of handling, conducting, or accomplishing various tasks and functions. The contemporary form '办' is a graphical reduction of this earlier structure, where the two flanking dots serve as a vestige of the original disputing parties, and the central '力' continues to emphasize the core notion of purposeful action.
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我有个好办法。
他去办公室工作。
我们需要办理手续。
学校举办了一场运动会。
这件事由我来办吧。
办理签证需要多长时间？
他们正在筹备举办一次国际会议。
为了办好这次活动，我们付出了很多努力。