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The character "敦" is structured with the component "享" on the left and "攵" on the right, where "攵" typically signifies an action or motion. Etymologically, the character originally conveyed meanings related to urging or pressing, as found in early textual uses. Over centuries, its semantic range broadened to include associations with thickness and sincerity, leading to its application in terms such as "敦厚" for denoting honesty and "敦促" for expressing urging. The character's form has remained consistent, with its components reflecting these enduring conceptual ties to action and substantial quality.
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请敦促他完成工作。
他的性格非常敦厚。
敦煌是一个历史名城。
这个桌子做得很敦实。
两国致力于敦睦邦交。
我们敦请专家来讲座。
在他的敦促下，我改变了主意。
政府敦促市民节约用水，以应对干旱。