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The character "增" exemplifies a semantic-phonetic construction, integrating the radical "土" representing earth with the component "曾" which primarily offers phonetic value while implicitly evoking ideas of layering or repetition. Its etymological roots lie in the concrete action of augmenting earthen structures, such as raising embankments or walls through the addition of soil, a meaning that directly informed its early usage. Over time, this specific sense broadened significantly to encompass abstract and general forms of increase, including the enhancement of quantities, qualities, or degrees, thereby extending its application far beyond physical dimensions. The traditional form of the character preserves this composition, with the "土" radical continuously anchoring its original semantic domain related to accumulation, while the phonetic element "曾" maintains its link to a lexical family associated with amplification or reiterated actions.
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我们增加了产量。
人口增长很快。
锻炼可以增强体质。
学习能增进知识。
房地产价值增值了。
今年利润增幅很大。
军队需要增援部队。
通过技术创新来增加市场份额是公司的战略。