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The character "嗣" derives its form from the integration of components meaning "mouth" (口), "register" (冊), and "to manage" (司), collectively evoking the formal declaration and administrative recording of a successor, which aligns with its early semantic focus on inheritance and lineal succession. Over the centuries, its core meaning has remained anchored in the concept of continuing a family or political lineage, though its usage has extended to encompass more general notions of continuation and legacy in various contexts. The structural integrity of the character has been maintained without significant alteration, reflecting the stability of its conceptual foundations despite the gradual broadening of its applicative scope.
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他是家族的后嗣。
这个孩子是他们的嗣子。
国王嗣位后很英明。
他没有子嗣继承家业。
为了延续香火，他们收养了一个嗣子。
根据传统，长子有嗣位的权利。
如果他没有后嗣，财产将由侄子继承。
在古代，皇室嗣统的问题常常引发争议。