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The character "挚", originating from its traditional form "摯", is structurally composed of the phonetic element "执" positioned above the semantic component "手", a design that anchors its meaning to hand-related actions. Etymologically, it derives from early connotations of grasping or capturing, reflecting a physical sense of holding firm. This tangible meaning gradually extended into abstract domains, coming to signify sincerity, earnestness, or profound personal attachment, as evidenced in modern compounds such as "挚友" for an intimate friend. The simplified form preserves the core structural relationship, with "执" hinting at its historical phonetic and conceptual ties to holding, while "手" continues to reference the manual origin, marking a transition from literal grip to metaphorical depth of feeling.
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他是我的挚友。
我对你怀有挚爱。
她的祝福非常挚诚。
我们保持着挚切的联系。
这份礼物代表我的挚情。
在困境中，挚友的支持很重要。
他用挚诚的态度打动了所有人。
尽管距离遥远，他们的挚爱从未改变。