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The character "姗" is etymologically derived from the combination of the radical "女", indicating a feminine association, and the component "册", which historically functioned as a phonetic element despite no longer closely matching the modern pronunciation. Initially, this character conveyed notions of criticism or mockery, but its meaning gradually transitioned to describe a slow, graceful walk, particularly in reference to women's movements. This semantic evolution reflects a shift from negative connotations to a more neutral or even positive depiction of deliberate elegance, leading to its contemporary usage predominantly in personal names and the reduplicated form "姗姗" to express a leisurely or delayed manner. The traditional form "姍" maintains an identical structure and shares this developmental path.
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姗姗今天迟到了。
姗姗慢慢地走进房间。
因为下雨，姗姗来晚了。
姗姗在花园里悠闲地散步。
当音乐会开始时，姗姗才赶到。
姗姗听完报告后，缓缓地离开了会场。
尽管时间紧迫，姗姗依然不慌不忙地准备着。
尽管多次催促，姗姗仍然以她特有的姗姗步伐走向讲台。