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The character "擅" is etymologically formed from the hand radical, indicating manual action or control, combined with the component "亶", which originally provided phonetic guidance but also carried connotations of exclusivity or concentrated purpose. Its early usage primarily denoted the act of monopolizing authority or making arbitrary decisions without permission, emphasizing a sense of unilateral command. Over time, this notion of exclusive control naturally evolved to express a high degree of skill or mastery in a particular area, where proficiency implies a similar form of dedicated possession over a craft or knowledge. Consequently, while the character still conveys presumptuous action in contexts such as "擅自", it equally signifies expertise in combinations like "擅长", demonstrating a semantic expansion from unauthorized appropriation to recognized adeptness.
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他擅长画画。
请不要擅自离开教室。
他擅自使用了公司的电脑。
这个部门擅于处理客户投诉。
任何队员不得擅自更改比赛策略。
她因为擅自改动文件受到了批评。
这种植物擅于在干旱环境中生存。
该行为已构成擅用他人名义的侵权行为。