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The character 息 is formed from the components 自, representing the self or originally the nose, and 心, representing the heart or mind. Its primary etymological sense relates to breath, as breath was associated with the nose and the vital force of the heart. Over time, the meaning broadened to encompass rest, implying a pause akin to catching one's breath, and cease, indicating a stoppage. It also developed the meaning of increase or growth, such as in financial interest, stemming from the concept of breath as a sign of life and propagation.
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我需要休息一下。
这个消息很重要。
银行利息很高。
他深深地叹息。
信息时代来了。
我们作息要规律。
他的气息很微弱。
经过努力，矛盾终于平息了。