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The character "惮", originating from its traditional form "憚", is structurally composed of the heart radical 忄 and the component 單, which primarily functions as a phonetic element linking it to emotional experiences. Etymologically, "憚" was used in early Chinese texts to express fear or dread, often within contexts of reverence or concern. Over time, its meaning extended to encompass the hesitation or aversion that arises from such fear, reflecting a nuanced development in usage. The simplified form "惮" substitutes the phonetic component with 单, yet this alteration does not depart from the character's core semantic domain centered on apprehension.
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他不惮困难。
她忌惮他的批评。
我们都不惮辛苦工作。
孩子们惮于独自在家。
这位领导从不惮于做出艰难决定。
由于惮于后果，他选择了沉默。
尽管惮于公开演讲，他还是接受了邀请。
在惮于失去朋友的同时，她也明白必须说出真相。