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The character "咨", in its traditional form "諮", is etymologically linked to the act of consultation or deliberation, with its components suggesting a sequential exchange of words, as seen in the combination of "次", implying order or procedure, and the "口" radical denoting speech. Originally conveying a broader sense of formal discussion or seeking counsel, its meaning refined over centuries to specialize more in the act of inquiring or consulting, a sense preserved and carried forward into modern usage through terms like "咨询" (zīxún). While the simplified form "咨" discarded the explicit speech radical "言", retaining only "次" and "口", it did not alter this core semantic focus on seeking or offering advice.
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你可以咨询老师。
他经常咨询专家意见。
我们需要咨询法律问题。
政府发布了年度咨文。
咨询过程需要耐心和时间。
在做出决定前，最好先咨询一下。
该公司提供免费的专业咨询服务。
通过咨询各方意见，我们制定了更完善的计划。