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秉 is an ideogrammatic compound that combines 禾 (grain) with a stylized hand, originally depicting a hand grasping a bundle of grain. This direct pictorial representation established its core meaning: to hold, grasp, or take possession. Over time, the meaning expanded beyond the physical act to encompass upholding principles, exercising authority, or discharging duties. Thus, in modern usage, it describes firmly holding values, governing with resolve, or managing affairs with steadfastness. The character’s structure fundamentally merges the idea of harvesting with the broader concept of control or possession over both tangible and abstract things.
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他秉承传统工艺。
公司秉承客户至上的理念。
我们必须秉公处理此事。
这位法官以秉公执法闻名。
他一直秉持有教无类的教育思想。
在调查中，记者秉持了客观中立的立场。
处理国际事务应秉承相互尊重的原则。
这位外交官始终秉执着一贯的务实外交风格。