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The traditional character 愛, from which the simplified form 爱 derives, is constructed from components representing a hand, a cover, a heart, and a walking element, collectively conveying the notion of an active, heartfelt offering of care. Initially encompassing meanings of cherishing or holding something dear, the term could occasionally carry undertones of reluctance or possessiveness in classical contexts, but over time its semantic range narrowed to emphasize affectionate and romantic attachment. The simplified variant 爱, which excises the heart component from the original structure, represents a graphical modification that streamlines the character while preserving its established modern sense of love.
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我爱吃苹果。
她爱唱歌跳舞。
爱情是美好的。
我们都爱我们的国家。
如果你爱学习，你就会进步。
父母应该爱护自己的孩子。
尽管困难重重，他们依然相爱并支持彼此。
爱不仅是一种情感，更是一种责任。