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The character 租 is a phono-semantic compound composed of the semantic element 禾, denoting grain, and the phonetic element 且. Its original meaning in early Chinese texts was a tax levied on agricultural produce, specifically grain. Over time, the term expanded beyond fiscal obligations on harvests to signify the payment for the temporary use of land, property, or goods, thus acquiring its modern sense of rent or lease.
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我租了一辆车。
这本书是租的。
我想租一个公寓。
租金每月一千元。
你租的房子大吗？
他因为没钱所以租车。
如果你要旅行，可以租一辆自行车。
这家公司专门出租办公设备。