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The character "忽" has traditionally been written with the components "勿" above "心" (heart), a structure that directly informs its original meaning of negligence or disregard, stemming from the idea of a heart or mind that is absent or inattentive. From this core concept of mental distraction or overlooking, its meaning broadened to convey notions of swiftness and suddenness, as seen in the modern word "忽然" (suddenly), where the implication is of an event occurring so quickly it escapes prior notice. This semantic shift illustrates a logical progression from the internal state of being unmindful to the external manifestation of something happening in an unforeseen instant, with the character’s form and fundamental etymology remaining consistent throughout its use.
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天气忽然变冷了。
他忽然想起一个重要约会。
不要忽略细节的重要性。
我们不能忽视环境保护。
他的成绩忽高忽低。
他忽而兴奋，忽而沮丧，情绪很不稳定。
别被他那套说辞忽悠了。
历史忽远忽近，取决于我们如何看待它。