Definitions
(noun)
procedure; process
(noun)
journey; distance
(noun)
rule; formula
About
The character "程" is composed of the semantic component "禾", representing grain, combined with the phonetic element "呈", which originally conveyed the idea of presenting or making evident, thus its early usage centered on concrete measures for grain or agricultural yield. This foundational meaning of measurement naturally expanded to include abstract standards, regulations, and formal procedures within administrative and legal contexts. Subsequently, the character's application shifted to denote spatial distance, as seen in terms for journey, and further evolved to encapsulate temporal sequences or operational stages, resulting in its modern meanings related to course, process, or project in both educational and technical fields.
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这个程序很简单。
学习是一个漫长的过程。
他是一位软件工程师。
这门课程非常受欢迎。
我的日程安排得很满。
我们必须遵守公司的章程。
这是一个程控的电话交换机。
人生旅程中的每个阶段都值得纪念。