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The character "性" is structured with the left component 忄, a variant of 心 indicating "heart" or "mind", and the right component 生 meaning "birth" or "life", etymologically conveying the idea of innate qualities arising from birth. In early Chinese thought, it primarily denoted the inherent nature or disposition of humans and entities, often explored in philosophical discourses. Over time, its meaning expanded beyond this abstract sense to encompass more specific connotations, including "sex" as in gender or sexual characteristics, which became a standard usage in modern language.
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她的性格很温柔。
这种药的性质很稳定。
请填写你的性别。
这台电脑的性能不错。
这个计划有弹性时间。
在决策时需要保持理性。
她是一个感性的人，容易流泪。
考虑到各种可能性，我们做了多手准备。