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孜 is a phono-semantic compound with 子 (child) on the left as the phonetic component, and the radical 攵 (striking action) on the right, which provides the meaning. This structure historically suggests the idea of urging a child to study or the persistent effort required in learning. The character conveys diligence and untiring effort. It appears almost exclusively in formal compound words to describe someone's relentless dedication to their responsibilities and pursuit of knowledge.
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孜然很好吃。
烤肉要放孜然。
他孜孜地学习。
她孜孜地练习钢琴。
工程师孜孜地改进设计。
尽管困难，他仍孜孜地追求目标。
在学术领域，孜孜地研究是必要的。
通过孜孜地积累经验，他成为了专家。