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The character "匮" derives from its traditional form "匱", constructed from the radical "匚" indicating a container and the component "貴" which provided phonetic clues and contributed to its early association with storage and value. Originally denoting a box or chest for keeping objects, the character's meaning transitioned over time to express a state of emptiness or deficiency, likely influenced by the conceptual link between an empty container and the absence of contents. This semantic shift is preserved in contemporary language where "匮" functions primarily to convey shortage or lack, as seen in terms like "匮乏". The simplified form "匮" maintains the foundational container radical while incorporating the simplified element "贵", thus upholding the character's structural integrity and etymological lineage despite graphical modification.
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这个地区资源匮乏。
公司目前人才匮乏。
他的知识很匮乏。
水资源日益匮竭。
能源匮缺问题严重。
在贫困地区，物资匮缺是常态。
如果资金继续匮竭，项目将停止。
长期的情感匮乏会影响心理健康。