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The character "拚" in its traditional form is structured with the hand radical 扌 alongside the component 弁, indicating an action involving manual activity. Etymologically, it originally carried meanings associated with discarding or casting aside, as documented in classical literature. Over time, its semantic scope broadened to encompass ideas of contending, striving, and exerting oneself fully, transitioning from a concrete physical act to a more abstract sense of vigorous endeavor. This shift is evident in modern usage within compounds such as "拼命", where it denotes risking one's life or applying extreme effort. While the 弁 component primarily serves a phonetic role, it may retain subtle connections to formal actions, yet the character's central meaning has consistently moved toward expressing dedicated struggle and exertion.
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他在拚命学习。
我们要拚搏到底。
他拚尽全力跑步。
为了胜利，他们拚了。
在比赛中，他拚出了自己的水平。
她每天拚命工作，为了家庭。
即使困难重重，他也要拚下去。
在面对挑战时，他们毫不犹豫地拚搏着。