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The character "故" is composed of the phonetic element 古, meaning "old", and the semantic element 攵, denoting action, which together originally conveyed the sense of "cause" or "reason" as an effect arising from past actions. Its meaning extended over time to include "former", "old", "intentionally", and "purpose", while the foundational concept of causality persisted. The structural integrity of the character, built from these two components, has remained consistent, directly contributing to its semantic layers.
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我爱听故事。
他不是故意迟到。
我的故乡在北方。
交通事故很危险。
他成功的缘故是努力。
天气不好，故活动延期。
他是我故人的朋友。
由于故乡的缘故，他故意讲述故事情节。