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The character "懦" originates from a phono-semantic construction in which the heart radical "忄" conveys the semantic domain of mental or emotional disposition, while the component "需" primarily offers phonetic guidance, collectively encoding the notion of cowardice through the lens of a timid inner nature. Etymologically, it has appeared in Chinese texts since antiquity to describe individuals lacking courage or resolve, and its meaning has remained focused on this conception of weakness without substantial alteration over time, with its structural components consistently reflecting the traditional association between the heart and traits of fearfulness.
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这个人很懦弱。
不要成为一个懦夫。
他的懦弱让人失望。
面对困难时不能怯懦。
如果你懦弱，就会失去机会。
那个懦弱的士兵不敢上前线。
懦弱的心态阻碍了个人成长。
尽管他内心懦弱，但表面上却装得很勇敢。