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The character "捐" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, combining the hand radical "扌" to indicate actions involving the hand and the component "肙" which primarily serves as a phonetic element, with its earliest recorded meanings centered on discarding or relinquishing objects. Over time, its semantic scope narrowed from general abandonment to the specific act of giving voluntarily, particularly in the context of contributing resources for communal or charitable purposes, thus shifting from a neutral or negative connotation to one associated with benevolence and social contribution. This evolution in meaning reflects a change in cultural practices regarding property and generosity, while the character's graphical form has remained consistent in its construction throughout its documented history.
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我捐了一些书。
她捐衣服给穷人。
昨天我们捐款了。
公司捐赠了电脑。
他为慈善机构捐款。
如果你有钱，可以捐出来。
她不仅捐款，还捐了时间。
为了帮助灾区人民，许多志愿者捐出了自己的积蓄。