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The character 唯 is structured with the mouth radical 口 alongside the component 隹, which historically served as a phonetic indicator. Initially functioning as an affirmative particle in classical texts, it conveyed agreement or emphasis in dialogue. Over time, its semantic range expanded from denoting verbal assent to expressing exclusivity, evolving into an adverb meaning "only" or "solely". This transition from a speech-related interjection to a limiting modifier is still reflected in its retained composition, where the mouth element subtly references its origins in spoken language.
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他是唯一的学生。
唯独他喜欢这个电影。
我唯一的要求是诚实。
在团队中，他是唯一的领导者。
如果没有唯一的选择，我们会困惑。
她之所以成功，唯靠坚持不懈的努力。
唯物主义者认为物质是唯一的实在。
在诸多方案中，唯此方案既能节省成本又能提高效率。