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The character "念" is structurally composed of the phonetic element "今", meaning "now", combined with the semantic element "心", representing the heart or mind, which etymologically points to a thought or feeling held in the present moment. Initially conveying the sense of thinking upon or remembering, often with an emotional tone of missing or contemplation, its meaning gradually broadened to encompass general concepts of thought, idea, and intention. This expansion included the associated action of reading aloud, a practice that externalizes internal reflection, thereby extending its application from silent remembrance to vocalized recitation while maintaining its core connection to mental engagement.
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我每天念书。
妈妈想念你。
他在学校念中文。
我们怀念过去的日子。
念大学时，我认识了新朋友。
她对生活有积极的观念。
纪念历史事件很重要。
念及他的贡献，我们深感敬意。