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The character "旨" derives from an early ideographic concept combining a spoon with a mouth to convey the sense of taste or something pleasing to the palate, which structurally stabilized into the arrangement of "匕" over "日", a latter component that supplanted an original "口". Its core meaning of deliciousness gradually extended through figurative use to denote the essential point or intention behind something, and later acquired the additional layer of meaning referring to an official decree or authoritative order. This transition from a concrete sensory attribute to abstract concepts of purpose and command occurred while the character's graphical form remained consistent, reflecting a natural progression in its linguistic usage.
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他的旨意很清楚。
这篇文章的主旨是什么？
皇帝下达了圣旨。
本次会议的宗旨是促进合作。
她不明白老师的旨意。
这项政策旨在改善民生。
根据公司的宗旨，我们应当诚信经营。
在历史上，圣旨具有最高的法律效力。