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The character "慨" is structured with the heart radical 忄 on the left and the phonetic component 既 on the right, a formation that has remained consistent through its history, directly linking its meanings to states of emotion or mind. Etymologically, it originates from early Chinese usage where it conveyed a sense of sighing or being agitated by strong feelings, often observed in classical texts describing resonant emotional responses. Over time, its semantic scope refined and broadened, acquiring the more specific connotations of indignation or generosity, thus shifting from a general expression of emotional stir to encompassing these distinct moral and affective qualities. The component 既, while primarily phonetic, also carries a sense of completion or past action, subtly influencing the character's nuance towards reactions formed from reflection or settled sentiment.
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他慷慨地帮助了朋友。
她感慨时间过得真快。
我们慷慨地捐助了灾区。
他对此事感到非常愤慨。
他慷慨陈词，赢得了大家的掌声。
老人感慨地说起过去的故事。
他慷慨激昂的演讲鼓舞了所有人。
这位慈善家的慷慨解囊令人由衷敬佩。