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The character "取" is formed from the components "耳" (ear) and "又" (hand), an structure that originates from the ancient practice of capturing ears from defeated enemies as proof of victory in battle. This specific sense of forcibly obtaining something gradually expanded to denote the general action of taking, acquiring, or selecting in a wide range of contexts. Its fundamental meaning further extended through use in compounds and derived terms, such as in "娶" (to marry), where it contributes the notion of taking a wife, illustrating how its core semantic value of obtaining has been consistently applied while adapting to broader applications.
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取钱要去银行。
我下楼去取快递。
他取得了很好的成绩。
请认真听取大家的意见。
从网上可以获取很多信息。
公司决定取消这次会议。
我们要从失败中汲取教训。
研究人员正在现场取样。