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The character "师", whose traditional form is "師", derives from an early representation of a mound or heap, a concept that was applied metaphorically to indicate a large gathering or organized multitude, particularly an army. In its traditional composition, the element "𠂤" conveys the notion of a pile or accumulation, while "帀" implies surrounding or enclosure, together depicting a cohesive group under direction. From this foundation meaning of a collective body, the term gradually came to designate the leader of such a group, evolving first to signify a military commander and then broadening to encompass any authoritative figure who provides guidance or instruction, thus acquiring its predominant modern sense of a teacher or master. The simplified form "师" historically stems from cursive adaptations that isolated and streamlined the left-hand component, preserving the essential idea of the original character while adapting its written form through centuries of use, demonstrating a semantic journey from concrete assembly to abstract mentorship.
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她是我们的老师。
王老师教我们数学。
我哥哥是工程师。
这位师傅修理汽车。
我的中文老师非常耐心。
她是一位优秀的教师。
虽然他是新老师，但教得很好。
作为一名经验丰富的教师，他深知教育的重要性。