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The character 律 combines the step radical 彳 on the left, symbolizing movement or conduct, with the brush component 聿 on the right, denoting a writing tool. This pairing suggests that rules are written guides for human behavior. Over time, its meaning expanded beyond recorded directives to encompass legal codes, musical tuning, and personal discipline, evolving from the act of inscribing behavioral standards to the broader idea of systematic order and restraint across various fields.
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法律面前人人平等。
他每天生活很有规律。
这位律师非常有名。
我们都要遵守学校的纪律。
这首诗的韵律非常优美。
自律是成功的重要品质。
物理学中有许多基本定律。
作曲家为这段旋律配上了和声。